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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.70, 2,010.96 and 1,300.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.70, 2,010.96 and 1,300.59 is: 1,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.70 : 2,010.96 = 1,300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.70/2,010.96 = 1,300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.70x = 2,010.96 × 1,300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.70x = 2,615,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,434.47/1,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.80

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