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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.84, 2,058.08 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.84, 2,058.08 and 398.04 is: 597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.84 : 2,058.08 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.84/2,058.08 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.84x = 2,058.08 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.84x = 819,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,198.16/1,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.15

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