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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.22, 2,059.63 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.22, 2,059.63 and 399.06 is: 598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.22 : 2,059.63 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.22/2,059.63 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.22x = 2,059.63 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.22x = 821,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,914.95/1,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.53

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