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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,131.23 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,131.23 and 321.19 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,131.23 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,131.23 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,131.23 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 363,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,339.76/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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