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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.46, 1,126.98 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.46, 1,126.98 and 361.19 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.46 : 1,126.98 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.46/1,126.98 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.46x = 1,126.98 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.46x = 407,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,053.91/751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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