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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.03, 1,130.86 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.03, 1,130.86 and 291.51 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.03 : 1,130.86 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.03/1,130.86 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.03x = 1,130.86 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.03x = 329,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,655.72/754.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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