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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.54, 2,014.77 and 1,304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.54, 2,014.77 and 1,304.18 is: 1,960.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.54 : 2,014.77 = 1,304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.54/2,014.77 = 1,304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.54x = 2,014.77 × 1,304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.54x = 2,627,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,622.74/1,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.12

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