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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.52, 1,550.82 and 871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.52, 1,550.82 and 871.88 is: 1,305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.52 : 1,550.82 = 871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.52/1,550.82 = 871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.52x = 1,550.82 × 871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.52x = 1,352,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,128.94/1,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.75

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