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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.76, 1,581.90 and 987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.76, 1,581.90 and 987.16 is: 1,483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.76 : 1,581.90 = 987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.76/1,581.90 = 987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.76x = 1,581.90 × 987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.76x = 1,561,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,588.40/1,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.33

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