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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.60, 2,009.40 and 647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.60, 2,009.40 and 647.60 is: 970.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.60 : 2,009.40 = 647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.60/2,009.40 = 647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.60x = 2,009.40 × 647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.60x = 1,301,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,287.44/1,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.68

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