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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.38, 1,127.04 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.38, 1,127.04 and 203.58 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.38 : 1,127.04 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.38/1,127.04 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.38x = 1,127.04 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.38x = 229,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,443.18/751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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