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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.25, 1,651.88 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.25, 1,651.88 and 331.75 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.25 : 1,651.88 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.25/1,651.88 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.25x = 1,651.88 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.25x = 548,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,011.19/1,101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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