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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.42, 1,127.01 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.42, 1,127.01 and 203.64 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.42 : 1,127.01 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.42/1,127.01 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.42x = 1,127.01 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.42x = 229,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,504.32/751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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