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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.71, 2,059.41 and 398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.71, 2,059.41 and 398.91 is: 598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.71 : 2,059.41 = 398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.71/2,059.41 = 398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.71x = 2,059.41 × 398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.71x = 821,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,519.24/1,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.47

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