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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,131.23 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,131.23 and 267.41 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,131.23 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,131.23 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,131.23 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 302,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,502.21/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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