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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.18, 2,058.47 and 398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.18, 2,058.47 and 398.15 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.18 : 2,058.47 = 398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.18/2,058.47 = 398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.18x = 2,058.47 × 398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.18x = 819,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,584.48/1,372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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