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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.11, 2,017.44 and 1,206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.11, 2,017.44 and 1,206.16 is: 1,815.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.11 : 2,017.44 = 1,206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.11/2,017.44 = 1,206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.11x = 2,017.44 × 1,206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.11x = 2,433,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,355.43/1,340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.79

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