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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,127.18 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,127.18 and 340.11 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,127.18 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,127.18 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,127.18 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 383,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,365.19/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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