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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.50, 1,571.36 and 875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.50, 1,571.36 and 875.50 is: 1,312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.50 : 1,571.36 = 875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.50/1,571.36 = 875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.50x = 1,571.36 × 875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.50x = 1,375,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,721.30/1,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.09

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