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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.88, 2,009.40 and 762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.88, 2,009.40 and 762.56 is: 1,142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.88 : 2,009.40 = 762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.88/2,009.40 = 762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.88x = 2,009.40 × 762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.88x = 1,532,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,288.06/1,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.75

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