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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.75, 2,042.63 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.75, 2,042.63 and 335.75 is: 503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.75 : 2,042.63 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.75/2,042.63 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.75x = 2,042.63 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.75x = 685,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,813.02/1,361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.63

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