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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.40, 2,011.65 and 878.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.40, 2,011.65 and 878.07 is: 1,317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.40 : 2,011.65 = 878.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.40/2,011.65 = 878.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.40x = 2,011.65 × 878.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.40x = 1,766,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,369.52/1,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.79

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