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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.66, 2,007.47 and 948.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.66, 2,007.47 and 948.55 is: 1,420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.66 : 2,007.47 = 948.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.66/2,007.47 = 948.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.66x = 2,007.47 × 948.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.66x = 1,904,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,183.02/1,340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.34

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