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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.61, 2,013.12 and 904.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.61, 2,013.12 and 904.66 is: 1,358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.61 : 2,013.12 = 904.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.61/2,013.12 = 904.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.61x = 2,013.12 × 904.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.61x = 1,821,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,184.11/1,340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.48

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