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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.32, 2,057.25 and 397.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.32, 2,057.25 and 397.43 is: 596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.32 : 2,057.25 = 397.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.32/2,057.25 = 397.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.32x = 2,057.25 × 397.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.32x = 817,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,612.87/1,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.22

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