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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.07, 1,570.20 and 882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.07, 1,570.20 and 882.55 is: 1,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.07 : 1,570.20 = 882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.07/1,570.20 = 882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.07x = 1,570.20 × 882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.07x = 1,385,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,780.01/1,047.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.48

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