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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.10, 2,062.62 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.10, 2,062.62 and 335.08 is: 502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.10 : 2,062.62 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.10/2,062.62 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.10x = 2,062.62 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.10x = 691,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,142.71/1,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.61

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