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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.28, 2,059.87 and 399.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.28, 2,059.87 and 399.37 is: 599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.28 : 2,059.87 = 399.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.28/2,059.87 = 399.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.28x = 2,059.87 × 399.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.28x = 822,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,637.99/1,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.03

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