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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.85, 1,501.37 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.85, 1,501.37 and 715.14 is: 986.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.85 : 1,501.37 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.85/1,501.37 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.85x = 1,501.37 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.85x = 1,073,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,689.74/1,087.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.98

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