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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.91, 2,060.82 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.91, 2,060.82 and 400.02 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.91 : 2,060.82 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.91/2,060.82 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.91x = 2,060.82 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.91x = 824,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,369.22/1,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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