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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.02, 2,060.40 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.02, 2,060.40 and 399.86 is: 599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.02 : 2,060.40 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.02/2,060.40 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.02x = 2,060.40 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.02x = 823,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,871.54/1,374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.61

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