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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.34, 2,060.16 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.34, 2,060.16 and 399.60 is: 599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.34 : 2,060.16 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.34/2,060.16 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.34x = 2,060.16 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.34x = 823,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,239.94/1,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.44

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