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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.80, 2,011.32 and 475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.80, 2,011.32 and 475.12 is: 712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.80 : 2,011.32 = 475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.80/2,011.32 = 475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.80x = 2,011.32 × 475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.80x = 955,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,618.36/1,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.72

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