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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.50, 1,582.47 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.50, 1,582.47 and 370.50 is: 556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.50 : 1,582.47 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.50/1,582.47 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.50x = 1,582.47 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.50x = 586,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,305.14/1,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.00

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