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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.36, 2,060.38 and 399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.36, 2,060.38 and 399.47 is: 599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.36 : 2,060.38 = 399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.36/2,060.38 = 399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.36x = 2,060.38 × 399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.36x = 823,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,060.00/1,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.30

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