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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,127.82 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,127.82 and 341.05 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,127.82 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,127.82 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,127.82 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 384,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,643.01/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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