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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.73, 2,098.09 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.73, 2,098.09 and 424.83 is: 637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.73 : 2,098.09 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.73/2,098.09 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.73x = 2,098.09 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.73x = 891,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,331.57/1,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.24

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