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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.46, 2,010.87 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.46, 2,010.87 and 416.16 is: 624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.46 : 2,010.87 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.46/2,010.87 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.46x = 2,010.87 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.46x = 836,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,843.66/1,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.30

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