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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,126.31 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,126.31 and 340.22 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,126.31 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,126.31 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,126.31 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 383,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,193.19/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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