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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055, 1,582.50 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055, 1,582.50 and 371 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055 : 1,582.50 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055/1,582.50 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055x = 1,582.50 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055x = 587,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,107.50/1,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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