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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.14, 1,130.82 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.14, 1,130.82 and 267.14 is: 400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.14 : 1,130.82 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.14/1,130.82 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.14x = 1,130.82 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.14x = 302,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,087.25/754.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.57

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