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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.39, 2,058.79 and 398.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.39, 2,058.79 and 398.57 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.39 : 2,058.79 = 398.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.39/2,058.79 = 398.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.39x = 2,058.79 × 398.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.39x = 820,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,565.79/1,372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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