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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,126.92 and 231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,126.92 and 231.19 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,126.92 = 231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,126.92 = 231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,126.92 × 231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 260,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,529.82/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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