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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.92, 1,913.88 and 398.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.92, 1,913.88 and 398.40 is: 597.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.92 : 1,913.88 = 398.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.92/1,913.88 = 398.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.92x = 1,913.88 × 398.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.92x = 762,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,489.79/1,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.60

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