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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.73, 2,010.78 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.73, 2,010.78 and 518.67 is: 777.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.73 : 2,010.78 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.73/2,010.78 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.73x = 2,010.78 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.73x = 1,042,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,931.26/1,340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.88

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