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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.88, 1,580.16 and 870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.88, 1,580.16 and 870.56 is: 1,304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.88 : 1,580.16 = 870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.88/1,580.16 = 870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.88x = 1,580.16 × 870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.88x = 1,375,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,624.09/1,054.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.06

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