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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.65, 2,097.33 and 424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.65, 2,097.33 and 424.55 is: 636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.65 : 2,097.33 = 424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.65/2,097.33 = 424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.65x = 2,097.33 × 424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.65x = 890,410.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,410.96/1,398.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.62

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