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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.74, 2,007.27 and 826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.74, 2,007.27 and 826.18 is: 1,236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.74 : 2,007.27 = 826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.74/2,007.27 = 826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.74x = 2,007.27 × 826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.74x = 1,658,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,366.33/1,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.90

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