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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,127.12 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,127.12 and 404.12 is: 606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,127.12 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,127.12 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,127.12 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 455,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,492.53/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.37

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