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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,125.54 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,125.54 and 361.20 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,125.54 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,125.54 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,125.54 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 406,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,545.05/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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