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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.87, 1,457.49 and 871.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.87, 1,457.49 and 871.93 is: 1,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.87 : 1,457.49 = 871.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.87/1,457.49 = 871.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.87x = 1,457.49 × 871.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.87x = 1,270,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,829.26/1,057.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.31

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