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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.02, 2,058.36 and 398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.02, 2,058.36 and 398.13 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.02 : 2,058.36 = 398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.02/2,058.36 = 398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.02x = 2,058.36 × 398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.02x = 819,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,494.87/1,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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