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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.84, 2,011.41 and 682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.84, 2,011.41 and 682.72 is: 1,024.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.84 : 2,011.41 = 682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.84/2,011.41 = 682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.84x = 2,011.41 × 682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.84x = 1,373,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,229.84/1,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.16

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