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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.48, 2,010.72 and 1,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.48, 2,010.72 and 1,016.48 is: 1,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.48 : 2,010.72 = 1,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.48/2,010.72 = 1,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.48x = 2,010.72 × 1,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.48x = 2,043,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,856.67/1,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.72

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