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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.72, 2,007.12 and 1,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.72, 2,007.12 and 1,307.60 is: 1,957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.72 : 2,007.12 = 1,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.72/2,007.12 = 1,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.72x = 2,007.12 × 1,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.72x = 2,624,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,510.11/1,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.54

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