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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.10, 1,585.80 and 873.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.10, 1,585.80 and 873.66 is: 1,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.10 : 1,585.80 = 873.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.10/1,585.80 = 873.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.10x = 1,585.80 × 873.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.10x = 1,385,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,450.03/1,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.10

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