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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.12, 2,059.46 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.12, 2,059.46 and 385.99 is: 578.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.12 : 2,059.46 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.12/2,059.46 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.12x = 2,059.46 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.12x = 794,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,926.78/1,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.92

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