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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.96, 2,057.43 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.96, 2,057.43 and 397.80 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.96 : 2,057.43 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.96/2,057.43 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.96x = 2,057.43 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.96x = 818,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,445.65/1,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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