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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.64, 2,010.96 and 763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.64, 2,010.96 and 763.56 is: 1,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.64 : 2,010.96 = 763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.64/2,010.96 = 763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.64x = 2,010.96 × 763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.64x = 1,535,488.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,488.62/1,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.34

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