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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,128.23 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,128.23 and 319.19 is: 478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,128.23 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,128.23 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,128.23 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 360,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,118.14/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.88

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