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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,127.40 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,127.40 and 341.08 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,127.40 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,127.40 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,127.40 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 384,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,533.59/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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