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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.72, 2,057.91 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.72, 2,057.91 and 397.80 is: 596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.72 : 2,057.91 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.72/2,057.91 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.72x = 2,057.91 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.72x = 818,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,641.74/1,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.80

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