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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.66, 2,098.08 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.66, 2,098.08 and 425.44 is: 638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.66 : 2,098.08 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.66/2,098.08 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.66x = 2,098.08 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.66x = 892,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,607.16/1,398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.19

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