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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.01, 1,847.34 and 1,155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.01, 1,847.34 and 1,155.45 is: 1,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.01 : 1,847.34 = 1,155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.01/1,847.34 = 1,155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.01x = 1,847.34 × 1,155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.01x = 2,134,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,509.00/1,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.91

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