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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.08, 2,067.84 and 597.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.08, 2,067.84 and 597.87 is: 897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.08 : 2,067.84 = 597.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.08/2,067.84 = 597.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.08x = 2,067.84 × 597.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.08x = 1,236,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,299.50/1,378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.12

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