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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.88, 2,060.58 and 399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.88, 2,060.58 and 399.75 is: 599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.88 : 2,060.58 = 399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.88/2,060.58 = 399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.88x = 2,060.58 × 399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.88x = 823,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,716.86/1,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.56

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