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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.36, 2,057.04 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.36, 2,057.04 and 397.46 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.36 : 2,057.04 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.36/2,057.04 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.36x = 2,057.04 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.36x = 817,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,591.12/1,371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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