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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.15, 2,057.06 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.15, 2,057.06 and 397.35 is: 596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.15 : 2,057.06 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.15/2,057.06 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.15x = 2,057.06 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.15x = 817,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,373.78/1,371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.12

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