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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.83, 1,536.75 and 875.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.83, 1,536.75 and 875.55 is: 1,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.83 : 1,536.75 = 875.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.83/1,536.75 = 875.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.83x = 1,536.75 × 875.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.83x = 1,345,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,501.46/1,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.07

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