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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.46, 1,127.17 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.46, 1,127.17 and 231.44 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.46 : 1,127.17 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.46/1,127.17 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.46x = 1,127.17 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.46x = 260,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,875.04/751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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