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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.90, 2,098.34 and 424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.90, 2,098.34 and 424.97 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.90 : 2,098.34 = 424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.90/2,098.34 = 424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.90x = 2,098.34 × 424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.90x = 891,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,718.93/1,398.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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