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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.34, 2,008.98 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.34, 2,008.98 and 518.16 is: 776.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.34 : 2,008.98 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.34/2,008.98 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.34x = 2,008.98 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.34x = 1,040,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,973.08/1,340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.65

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