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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.34, 2,009.53 and 518.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.34, 2,009.53 and 518.46 is: 777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.34 : 2,009.53 = 518.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.34/2,009.53 = 518.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.34x = 2,009.53 × 518.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.34x = 1,041,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,860.92/1,340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.31

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