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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.08, 2,009.88 and 948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.08, 2,009.88 and 948.82 is: 1,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.08 : 2,009.88 = 948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.08/2,009.88 = 948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.08x = 2,009.88 × 948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.08x = 1,907,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,014.34/1,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.06

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