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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.10, 1,582.80 and 871.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.10, 1,582.80 and 871.66 is: 1,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.10 : 1,582.80 = 871.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.10/1,582.80 = 871.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.10x = 1,582.80 × 871.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.10x = 1,379,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,663.45/1,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.10

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