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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.35, 2,009.10 and 754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.35, 2,009.10 and 754.62 is: 1,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.35 : 2,009.10 = 754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.35/2,009.10 = 754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.35x = 2,009.10 × 754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.35x = 1,516,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,102.34/1,340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.13

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