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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.09, 1,131 and 267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.09, 1,131 and 267.07 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.09 : 1,131 = 267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.09/1,131 = 267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.09x = 1,131 × 267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.09x = 302,056.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,056.17/754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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