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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.16, 1,423.26 and 877.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.16, 1,423.26 and 877.08 is: 1,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.16 : 1,423.26 = 877.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.16/1,423.26 = 877.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.16x = 1,423.26 × 877.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.16x = 1,248,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,312.88/1,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.59

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