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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.54, 2,057.10 and 397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.54, 2,057.10 and 397.62 is: 596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.54 : 2,057.10 = 397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.54/2,057.10 = 397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.54x = 2,057.10 × 397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.54x = 817,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,944.10/1,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.37

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