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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.04, 1,656.61 and 987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.04, 1,656.61 and 987.02 is: 1,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.04 : 1,656.61 = 987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.04/1,656.61 = 987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.04x = 1,656.61 × 987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.04x = 1,635,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,107.20/1,110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.02

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