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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037, 1,555.50 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037, 1,555.50 and 267.50 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037 : 1,555.50 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037/1,555.50 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037x = 1,555.50 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037x = 416,096.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,096.25/1,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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