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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.06, 2,008.38 and 1,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.06, 2,008.38 and 1,166 is: 1,747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.06 : 2,008.38 = 1,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.06/2,008.38 = 1,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.06x = 2,008.38 × 1,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.06x = 2,341,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,771.08/1,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.51

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