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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.53, 1,127.39 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.53, 1,127.39 and 318.54 is: 477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.53 : 1,127.39 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.53/1,127.39 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.53x = 1,127.39 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.53x = 359,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,117.22/751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.85

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