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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.91, 2,011.37 and 571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.91, 2,011.37 and 571.41 is: 857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.91 : 2,011.37 = 571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.91/2,011.37 = 571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.91x = 2,011.37 × 571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.91x = 1,149,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,314.07/1,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.12

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