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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.40, 2,058.98 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.40, 2,058.98 and 398.60 is: 598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.40 : 2,058.98 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.40/2,058.98 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.40x = 2,058.98 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.40x = 820,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,709.43/1,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.01

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