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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.65, 2,063.48 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.65, 2,063.48 and 335.66 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.65 : 2,063.48 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.65/2,063.48 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.65x = 2,063.48 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.65x = 692,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,615.70/1,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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