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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.18, 2,010.27 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.18, 2,010.27 and 609.96 is: 914.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.18 : 2,010.27 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.18/2,010.27 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.18x = 2,010.27 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.18x = 1,226,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,181.24/1,340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.94

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