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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.09, 1,127.13 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.09, 1,127.13 and 340.23 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.09 : 1,127.13 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.09/1,127.13 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.09x = 1,127.13 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.09x = 383,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,481.74/751.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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