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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.58, 2,010.87 and 610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.58, 2,010.87 and 610.14 is: 915.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.58 : 2,010.87 = 610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.58/2,010.87 = 610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.58x = 2,010.87 × 610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.58x = 1,226,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,912.22/1,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.21

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