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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.78, 2,012.97 and 852.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.78, 2,012.97 and 852.62 is: 1,280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.78 : 2,012.97 = 852.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.78/2,012.97 = 852.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.78x = 2,012.97 × 852.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.78x = 1,716,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,298.48/1,340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.07

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