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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.18, 1,125.84 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.18, 1,125.84 and 340.20 is: 509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.18 : 1,125.84 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.18/1,125.84 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.18x = 1,125.84 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.18x = 383,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,010.77/751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.88

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