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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.04, 2,062.53 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.04, 2,062.53 and 335.05 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.04 : 2,062.53 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.04/2,062.53 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.04x = 2,062.53 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.04x = 691,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,038.69/1,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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