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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.02, 1,121.88 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.02, 1,121.88 and 254.37 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.02 : 1,121.88 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.02/1,121.88 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.02x = 1,121.88 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.02x = 285,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,372.62/748.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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