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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.42, 2,099.04 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.42, 2,099.04 and 373.42 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.42 : 2,099.04 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.42/2,099.04 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.42x = 2,099.04 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.42x = 783,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,823.52/1,399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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