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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.70, 1,573.70 and 887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.70, 1,573.70 and 887.76 is: 1,329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.70 : 1,573.70 = 887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.70/1,573.70 = 887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.70x = 1,573.70 × 887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.70x = 1,397,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,067.91/1,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.65

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