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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.40, 1,126.73 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.40, 1,126.73 and 340.25 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.40 : 1,126.73 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.40/1,126.73 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.40x = 1,126.73 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.40x = 383,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,362.55/751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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