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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.07, 1,566.72 and 987.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.07, 1,566.72 and 987.27 is: 1,365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.07 : 1,566.72 = 987.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.07/1,566.72 = 987.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.07x = 1,566.72 × 987.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.07x = 1,546,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,775.65/1,133.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.12

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