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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.58, 2,060.15 and 399.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.58, 2,060.15 and 399.45 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.58 : 2,060.15 = 399.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.58/2,060.15 = 399.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.58x = 2,060.15 × 399.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.58x = 822,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,926.92/1,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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