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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.87, 2,059.44 and 398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.87, 2,059.44 and 398.71 is: 598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.87 : 2,059.44 = 398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.87/2,059.44 = 398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.87x = 2,059.44 × 398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.87x = 821,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,119.32/1,372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.10

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