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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.43, 2,060.45 and 399.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.43, 2,060.45 and 399.45 is: 599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.43 : 2,060.45 = 399.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.43/2,060.45 = 399.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.43x = 2,060.45 × 399.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.43x = 823,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,044.76/1,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.26

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