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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035, 1,552.50 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035, 1,552.50 and 265.50 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035 : 1,552.50 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035/1,552.50 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035x = 1,552.50 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035x = 412,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,188.75/1,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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