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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.59, 2,060.39 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.59, 2,060.39 and 399.70 is: 599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.59 : 2,060.39 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.59/2,060.39 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.59x = 2,060.39 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.59x = 823,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,537.88/1,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.55

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