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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.50, 2,027.25 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.50, 2,027.25 and 325.50 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.50 : 2,027.25 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.50/2,027.25 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.50x = 2,027.25 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.50x = 659,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,869.88/1,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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