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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.48, 1,131.72 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.48, 1,131.72 and 267.50 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.48 : 1,131.72 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.48/1,131.72 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.48x = 1,131.72 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.48x = 302,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,735.10/754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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