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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.10, 1,581.30 and 870.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.10, 1,581.30 and 870.66 is: 1,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.10 : 1,581.30 = 870.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.10/1,581.30 = 870.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.10x = 1,581.30 × 870.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.10x = 1,376,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,774.66/1,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.60

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