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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.15, 2,008.20 and 906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.15, 2,008.20 and 906.80 is: 1,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.15 : 2,008.20 = 906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.15/2,008.20 = 906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.15x = 2,008.20 × 906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.15x = 1,821,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,035.76/1,340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.83

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