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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.52, 2,098.10 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.52, 2,098.10 and 424.64 is: 637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.52 : 2,098.10 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.52/2,098.10 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.52x = 2,098.10 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.52x = 890,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,943.49/1,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.06

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