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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.40, 1,562.10 and 871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.40, 1,562.10 and 871.30 is: 1,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.40 : 1,562.10 = 871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.40/1,562.10 = 871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.40x = 1,562.10 × 871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.40x = 1,361,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,057.73/1,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.95

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