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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.50, 1,584 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.50, 1,584 and 371.50 is: 557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.50 : 1,584 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.50/1,584 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.50x = 1,584 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.50x = 588,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,456/1,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.51

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