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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.28, 2,011.32 and 1,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.28, 2,011.32 and 1,217.16 is: 1,826.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.28 : 2,011.32 = 1,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.28/2,011.32 = 1,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.28x = 2,011.32 × 1,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.28x = 2,448,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,098.25/1,340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.56

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