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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.56, 2,011.08 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.56, 2,011.08 and 416.20 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.56 : 2,011.08 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.56/2,011.08 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.56x = 2,011.08 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.56x = 837,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,011.50/1,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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