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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.90, 1,127.50 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.90, 1,127.50 and 418.14 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.90 : 1,127.50 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.90/1,127.50 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.90x = 1,127.50 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.90x = 471,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,452.85/751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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