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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.45, 2,008.31 and 1,174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.45, 2,008.31 and 1,174.07 is: 1,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.45 : 2,008.31 = 1,174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.45/2,008.31 = 1,174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.45x = 2,008.31 × 1,174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.45x = 2,357,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,886.48/1,340.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.03

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