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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.87, 2,060.94 and 399.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.87, 2,060.94 and 399.71 is: 599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.87 : 2,060.94 = 399.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.87/2,060.94 = 399.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.87x = 2,060.94 × 399.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.87x = 823,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,778.33/1,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.60

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