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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.66, 2,057.43 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.66, 2,057.43 and 397.74 is: 596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.66 : 2,057.43 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.66/2,057.43 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.66x = 2,057.43 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.66x = 818,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,322.21/1,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.59

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