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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,128.12 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,128.12 and 313.12 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,128.12 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,128.12 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,128.12 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 353,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,236.93/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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