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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.40, 2,011.50 and 853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.40, 2,011.50 and 853.80 is: 1,281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.40 : 2,011.50 = 853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.40/2,011.50 = 853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.40x = 2,011.50 × 853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.40x = 1,717,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,418.70/1,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.27

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