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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.12, 1,131.29 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.12, 1,131.29 and 267.18 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.12 : 1,131.29 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.12/1,131.29 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.12x = 1,131.29 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.12x = 302,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,258.06/754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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