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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.49, 1,127.36 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.49, 1,127.36 and 340.61 is: 510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.49 : 1,127.36 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.49/1,127.36 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.49x = 1,127.36 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.49x = 383,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,990.09/751.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.97

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