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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555, 2,332.50 and 871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555, 2,332.50 and 871 is: 1,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555 : 2,332.50 = 871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555/2,332.50 = 871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555x = 2,332.50 × 871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555x = 2,031,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,607.50/1,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.50

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