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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.61, 2,098.10 and 424.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.61, 2,098.10 and 424.77 is: 637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.61 : 2,098.10 = 424.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.61/2,098.10 = 424.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.61x = 2,098.10 × 424.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.61x = 891,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,209.94/1,398.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.21

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