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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751, 1,126.73 and 318.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751, 1,126.73 and 318.19 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751 : 1,126.73 = 318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751/1,126.73 = 318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751x = 1,126.73 × 318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751x = 358,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,514.22/751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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