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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.88, 2,011.50 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.88, 2,011.50 and 475.20 is: 712.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.88 : 2,011.50 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.88/2,011.50 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.88x = 2,011.50 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.88x = 955,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,864.80/1,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.86

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