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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.46, 2,057.20 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.46, 2,057.20 and 397.58 is: 596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.46 : 2,057.20 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.46/2,057.20 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.46x = 2,057.20 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.46x = 817,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,901.58/1,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.37

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