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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.80, 2,057.74 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.80, 2,057.74 and 397.96 is: 596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.80 : 2,057.74 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.80/2,057.74 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.80x = 2,057.74 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.80x = 818,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,898.21/1,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.95

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