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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.05, 2,058.17 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.05, 2,058.17 and 398.16 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.05 : 2,058.17 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.05/2,058.17 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.05x = 2,058.17 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.05x = 819,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,478.98/1,372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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