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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.37, 2,011.65 and 691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.37, 2,011.65 and 691.29 is: 1,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.37 : 2,011.65 = 691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.37/2,011.65 = 691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.37x = 2,011.65 × 691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.37x = 1,390,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,633.53/1,340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.50

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