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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.35, 1,126.87 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.35, 1,126.87 and 203.61 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.35 : 1,126.87 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.35/1,126.87 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.35x = 1,126.87 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.35x = 229,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,442.00/751.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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