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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,127.06 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,127.06 and 340.20 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,127.06 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,127.06 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,127.06 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 383,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,426.93/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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