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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.07, 1,568.70 and 881.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.07, 1,568.70 and 881.55 is: 1,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.07 : 1,568.70 = 881.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.07/1,568.70 = 881.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.07x = 1,568.70 × 881.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.07x = 1,382,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,887.49/1,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.98

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