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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.52, 2,010.96 and 1,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.52, 2,010.96 and 1,259.52 is: 1,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.52 : 2,010.96 = 1,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.52/2,010.96 = 1,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.52x = 2,010.96 × 1,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.52x = 2,532,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,844.34/1,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.45

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