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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.92 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.92 and 399.15 is: 598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.04 : 2,059.92 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.04/2,059.92 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.04x = 2,059.92 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.04x = 822,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,209.26/1,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.82

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