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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.84, 2,137.26 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.84, 2,137.26 and 398.84 is: 598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.84 : 2,137.26 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.84/2,137.26 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.84x = 2,137.26 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.84x = 852,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,424.78/1,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.26

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