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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.70, 2,008.35 and 930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.70, 2,008.35 and 930.30 is: 1,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.70 : 2,008.35 = 930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.70/2,008.35 = 930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.70x = 2,008.35 × 930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.70x = 1,868,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,368.01/1,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.58

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