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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.09, 2,060.42 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.09, 2,060.42 and 582.39 is: 873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.09 : 2,060.42 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.09/2,060.42 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.09x = 2,060.42 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.09x = 1,199,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,965.09/1,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.92

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