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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.14, 2,059.91 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.14, 2,059.91 and 399.32 is: 599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.14 : 2,059.91 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.14/2,059.91 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.14x = 2,059.91 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.14x = 822,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,563.26/1,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.04

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