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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.78, 2,059.17 and 398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.78, 2,059.17 and 398.89 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.78 : 2,059.17 = 398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.78/2,059.17 = 398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.78x = 2,059.17 × 398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.78x = 821,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,385.64/1,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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