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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.54, 1,850.58 and 1,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.54, 1,850.58 and 1,009.10 is: 1,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.54 : 1,850.58 = 1,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.54/1,850.58 = 1,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.54x = 1,850.58 × 1,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.54x = 1,867,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,420.28/1,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.04

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