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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.74, 2,011.21 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.74, 2,011.21 and 518.94 is: 778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.74 : 2,011.21 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.74/2,011.21 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.74x = 2,011.21 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.74x = 1,043,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,697.32/1,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.45

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