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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.05, 1,131.17 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.05, 1,131.17 and 267.15 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.05 : 1,131.17 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.05/1,131.17 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.05x = 1,131.17 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.05x = 302,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,190.73/754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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