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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.72, 2,011.64 and 1,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.72, 2,011.64 and 1,233.08 is: 1,850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.72 : 2,011.64 = 1,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.72/2,011.64 = 1,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.72x = 2,011.64 × 1,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.72x = 2,480,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,513.05/1,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.14

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