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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.10, 2,010.84 and 656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.10, 2,010.84 and 656.10 is: 984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.10 : 2,010.84 = 656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.10/2,010.84 = 656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.10x = 2,010.84 × 656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.10x = 1,319,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,312.12/1,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.49

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