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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.73, 2,011.09 and 610.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.73, 2,011.09 and 610.51 is: 915.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.73 : 2,011.09 = 610.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.73/2,011.09 = 610.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.73x = 2,011.09 × 610.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.73x = 1,227,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,793.83/1,340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.77

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