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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.42, 2,009.88 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.42, 2,009.88 and 415.72 is: 623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.42 : 2,009.88 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.42/2,009.88 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.42x = 2,009.88 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.42x = 835,547.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,547.31/1,340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.35

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