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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.07, 1,126.71 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.07, 1,126.71 and 257.51 is: 386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.07 : 1,126.71 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.07/1,126.71 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.07x = 1,126.71 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.07x = 290,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,141.91/751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.30

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