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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.48, 1,131.83 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.48, 1,131.83 and 267.49 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.48 : 1,131.83 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.48/1,131.83 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.48x = 1,131.83 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.48x = 302,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,746.21/754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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