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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.23, 2,059.94 and 399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.23, 2,059.94 and 399.25 is: 598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.23 : 2,059.94 = 399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.23/2,059.94 = 399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.23x = 2,059.94 × 399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.23x = 822,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,431.05/1,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.90

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