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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.43, 1,127.09 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.43, 1,127.09 and 231.38 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.43 : 1,127.09 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.43/1,127.09 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.43x = 1,127.09 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.43x = 260,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,785.25/751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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