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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.83, 2,011.25 and 813.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.83, 2,011.25 and 813.87 is: 1,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.83 : 2,011.25 = 813.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.83/2,011.25 = 813.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.83x = 2,011.25 × 813.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.83x = 1,636,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,896.04/1,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.81

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