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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.26, 2,009.89 and 462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.26, 2,009.89 and 462.52 is: 693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.26 : 2,009.89 = 462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.26/2,009.89 = 462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.26x = 2,009.89 × 462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.26x = 929,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,614.32/1,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.61

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