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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.95, 2,060.97 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.95, 2,060.97 and 400.15 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.95 : 2,060.97 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.95/2,060.97 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.95x = 2,060.97 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.95x = 824,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,697.15/1,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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