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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.68, 1,501.67 and 715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.68, 1,501.67 and 715.32 is: 987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.68 : 1,501.67 = 715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.68/1,501.67 = 715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.68x = 1,501.67 × 715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.68x = 1,074,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,171.01/1,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.58

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