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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.64, 2,011.50 and 519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.64, 2,011.50 and 519.03 is: 778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.64 : 2,011.50 = 519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.64/2,011.50 = 519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.64x = 2,011.50 × 519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.64x = 1,044,028.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,028.85/1,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.75

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