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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.58, 1,913.59 and 398.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.58, 1,913.59 and 398.01 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.58 : 1,913.59 = 398.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.58/1,913.59 = 398.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.58x = 1,913.59 × 398.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.58x = 761,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,627.96/1,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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