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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.83, 2,057.40 and 398.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.83, 2,057.40 and 398.00 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.83 : 2,057.40 = 398.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.83/2,057.40 = 398.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.83x = 2,057.40 × 398.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.83x = 818,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,850.34/1,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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