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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.99, 2,057.86 and 384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.99, 2,057.86 and 384.82 is: 577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.99 : 2,057.86 = 384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.99/2,057.86 = 384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.99x = 2,057.86 × 384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.99x = 791,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,901.50/1,371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.19

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