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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.10, 2,006.51 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.10, 2,006.51 and 790.92 is: 1,184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.10 : 2,006.51 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.10/2,006.51 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.10x = 2,006.51 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.10x = 1,586,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,984.93/1,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.23

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