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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.59, 2,058.89 and 398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.59, 2,058.89 and 398.70 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.59 : 2,058.89 = 398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.59/2,058.89 = 398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.59x = 2,058.89 × 398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.59x = 820,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,877.45/1,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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