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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.75, 2,036.63 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.75, 2,036.63 and 331.75 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.75 : 2,036.63 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.75/2,036.63 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.75x = 2,036.63 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.75x = 675,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,652.00/1,357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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