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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398, 2,097.12 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398, 2,097.12 and 372 is: 558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398 : 2,097.12 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398/2,097.12 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398x = 2,097.12 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398x = 780,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,128.64/1,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.03

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