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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.76, 1,501.43 and 662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.76, 1,501.43 and 662.54 is: 914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.76 : 1,501.43 = 662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.76/1,501.43 = 662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.76x = 1,501.43 × 662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.76x = 994,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,754.12/1,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.50

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