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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.00, 2,056.50 and 397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.00, 2,056.50 and 397.10 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.00 : 2,056.50 = 397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.00/2,056.50 = 397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.00x = 2,056.50 × 397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.00x = 816,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,634.39/1,371.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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