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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.25, 2,035.88 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.25, 2,035.88 and 331.25 is: 496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.25 : 2,035.88 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.25/2,035.88 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.25x = 2,035.88 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.25x = 674,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,383.59/1,357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.88

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