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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.10, 1,569.05 and 883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.10, 1,569.05 and 883.90 is: 1,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.10 : 1,569.05 = 883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.10/1,569.05 = 883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.10x = 1,569.05 × 883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.10x = 1,386,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,883.30/1,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.50

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