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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.60, 2,010.88 and 725.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.60, 2,010.88 and 725.51 is: 1,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.60 : 2,010.88 = 725.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.60/2,010.88 = 725.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.60x = 2,010.88 × 725.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.60x = 1,458,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,916.76/1,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.25

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