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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.48, 2,060.51 and 399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.48, 2,060.51 and 399.65 is: 599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.48 : 2,060.51 = 399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.48/2,060.51 = 399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.48x = 2,060.51 × 399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.48x = 823,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,482.82/1,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.56

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