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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505, 5,257.50 and 1,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505, 5,257.50 and 1,073 is: 1,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505 : 5,257.50 = 1,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505/5,257.50 = 1,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505x = 5,257.50 × 1,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505x = 5,641,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641,297.50/3,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.50

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