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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,126.19 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,126.19 and 340.02 is: 509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,126.19 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,126.19 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,126.19 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 382,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,927.97/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.89

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