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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.36 and 398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.36 and 398.96 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.04 : 2,059.36 = 398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.04/2,059.36 = 398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.04x = 2,059.36 × 398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.04x = 821,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,602.27/1,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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