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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.70, 2,061.03 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.70, 2,061.03 and 399.86 is: 599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.70 : 2,061.03 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.70/2,061.03 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.70x = 2,061.03 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.70x = 824,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,123.46/1,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.93

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