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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.93, 2,098.11 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.93, 2,098.11 and 424.83 is: 637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.93 : 2,098.11 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.93/2,098.11 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.93x = 2,098.11 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.93x = 891,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,340.07/1,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.16

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