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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.88, 2,056.44 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.88, 2,056.44 and 397.08 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.88 : 2,056.44 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.88/2,056.44 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.88x = 2,056.44 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.88x = 816,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,571.20/1,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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