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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.75, 2,011.37 and 475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.75, 2,011.37 and 475.07 is: 712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.75 : 2,011.37 = 475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.75/2,011.37 = 475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.75x = 2,011.37 × 475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.75x = 955,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,529.11/1,340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.68

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