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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.11, 1,126.35 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.11, 1,126.35 and 340.14 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.11 : 1,126.35 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.11/1,126.35 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.11x = 1,126.35 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.11x = 383,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,116.69/751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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