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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.35, 1,571.96 and 987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.35, 1,571.96 and 987.24 is: 1,483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.35 : 1,571.96 = 987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.35/1,571.96 = 987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.35x = 1,571.96 × 987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.35x = 1,551,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,900.21/1,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.16

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