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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.76, 1,858.16 and 1,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.76, 1,858.16 and 1,320.27 is: 1,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.76 : 1,858.16 = 1,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.76/1,858.16 = 1,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.76x = 1,858.16 × 1,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.76x = 2,453,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,266.30/1,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.76

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