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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.01, 2,006.73 and 905.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.01, 2,006.73 and 905.85 is: 1,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.01 : 2,006.73 = 905.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.01/2,006.73 = 905.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.01x = 2,006.73 × 905.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.01x = 1,817,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,796.37/1,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.55

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