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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.82, 2,061.08 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.82, 2,061.08 and 399.92 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.82 : 2,061.08 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.82/2,061.08 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.82x = 2,061.08 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.82x = 824,267.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,267.11/1,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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