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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,127.36 and 203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,127.36 and 203.71 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,127.36 = 203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,127.36 = 203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,127.36 × 203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 229,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,650.67/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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