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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.93, 2,008.86 and 791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.93, 2,008.86 and 791.48 is: 1,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.93 : 2,008.86 = 791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.93/2,008.86 = 791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.93x = 2,008.86 × 791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.93x = 1,589,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,972.51/1,340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.72

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