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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.74, 1,127.65 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.74, 1,127.65 and 340.90 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.74 : 1,127.65 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.74/1,127.65 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.74x = 1,127.65 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.74x = 384,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,419.82/751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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