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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.68, 2,010.96 and 609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.68, 2,010.96 and 609.76 is: 914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.68 : 2,010.96 = 609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.68/2,010.96 = 609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.68x = 2,010.96 × 609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.68x = 1,226,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,202.97/1,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.61

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