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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.98, 2,098.48 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.98, 2,098.48 and 425.08 is: 637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.98 : 2,098.48 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.98/2,098.48 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.98x = 2,098.48 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.98x = 892,021.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,021.88/1,398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.62

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