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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.75, 1,998.48 and 562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.75, 1,998.48 and 562.25 is: 843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.75 : 1,998.48 = 562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.75/1,998.48 = 562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.75x = 1,998.48 × 562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.75x = 1,123,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,645.38/1,331.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.74

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