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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,126.86 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,126.86 and 318.12 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,126.86 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,126.86 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,126.86 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 358,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,476.70/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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