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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,126.13 and 257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,126.13 and 257.37 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,126.13 = 257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,126.13 = 257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,126.13 × 257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 289,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,834.46/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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