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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.19, 1,130.86 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.19, 1,130.86 and 315.08 is: 472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.19 : 1,130.86 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.19/1,130.86 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.19x = 1,130.86 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.19x = 356,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,311.37/754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.44

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