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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.08, 2,059.76 and 385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.08, 2,059.76 and 385.96 is: 578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.08 : 2,059.76 = 385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.08/2,059.76 = 385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.08x = 2,059.76 × 385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.08x = 794,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,984.97/1,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.98

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