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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.19, 1,570.46 and 875.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.19, 1,570.46 and 875.97 is: 1,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.19 : 1,570.46 = 875.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.19/1,570.46 = 875.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.19x = 1,570.46 × 875.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.19x = 1,375,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,671.47/1,048.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.43

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