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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.63, 1,851.39 and 1,106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.63, 1,851.39 and 1,106.90 is: 1,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.63 : 1,851.39 = 1,106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.63/1,851.39 = 1,106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.63x = 1,851.39 × 1,106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.63x = 2,049,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,303.59/1,340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.61

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