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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.02, 1,957.52 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.02, 1,957.52 and 331.11 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.02 : 1,957.52 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.02/1,957.52 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.02x = 1,957.52 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.02x = 648,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,155.27/1,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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