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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.30, 2,010.72 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.30, 2,010.72 and 475.22 is: 712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.30 : 2,010.72 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.30/2,010.72 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.30x = 2,010.72 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.30x = 955,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,534.36/1,340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.93

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