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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.80, 1,562.50 and 871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.80, 1,562.50 and 871.08 is: 1,203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.80 : 1,562.50 = 871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.80/1,562.50 = 871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.80x = 1,562.50 × 871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.80x = 1,361,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,062.50/1,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.63

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