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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.67, 1,589.14 and 876.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.67, 1,589.14 and 876.07 is: 1,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.67 : 1,589.14 = 876.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.67/1,589.14 = 876.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.67x = 1,589.14 × 876.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.67x = 1,392,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,189.93/1,054.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.02

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