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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.31, 2,010.73 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.31, 2,010.73 and 647.46 is: 971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.31 : 2,010.73 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.31/2,010.73 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.31x = 2,010.73 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.31x = 1,301,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,867.25/1,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.32

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