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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.37, 2,008.53 and 690.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.37, 2,008.53 and 690.21 is: 1,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.37 : 2,008.53 = 690.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.37/2,008.53 = 690.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.37x = 2,008.53 × 690.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.37x = 1,386,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,307.49/1,340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.27

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