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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.67, 2,011.01 and 518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.67, 2,011.01 and 518.73 is: 778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.67 : 2,011.01 = 518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.67/2,011.01 = 518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.67x = 2,011.01 × 518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.67x = 1,043,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,171.22/1,340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.10

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