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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.02, 2,020.06 and 1,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.02, 2,020.06 and 1,250.82 is: 1,885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.02 : 2,020.06 = 1,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.02/2,020.06 = 1,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.02x = 2,020.06 × 1,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.02x = 2,526,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,731.45/1,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.59

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