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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,130.49 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,130.49 and 267.10 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,130.49 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,130.49 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,130.49 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 301,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,951.05/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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