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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,125.90 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,125.90 and 340.02 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,125.90 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,125.90 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,125.90 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 382,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,828.52/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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