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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.39, 2,097.57 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.39, 2,097.57 and 372.39 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.39 : 2,097.57 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.39/2,097.57 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.39x = 2,097.57 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.39x = 781,114.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,114.09/1,398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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