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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.88, 2,011.41 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.88, 2,011.41 and 519.09 is: 778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.88 : 2,011.41 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.88/2,011.41 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.88x = 2,011.41 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.88x = 1,044,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,102.82/1,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.67

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