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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.28, 1,547.19 and 877.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.28, 1,547.19 and 877.56 is: 1,316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.28 : 1,547.19 = 877.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.28/1,547.19 = 877.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.28x = 1,547.19 × 877.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.28x = 1,357,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,752.06/1,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.57

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