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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.13, 1,851.03 and 1,131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.13, 1,851.03 and 1,131.03 is: 1,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.13 : 1,851.03 = 1,131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.13/1,851.03 = 1,131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.13x = 1,851.03 × 1,131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.13x = 2,093,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,570.46/1,340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.21

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