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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.20, 1,652.18 and 987.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.20, 1,652.18 and 987.27 is: 1,362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.20 : 1,652.18 = 987.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.20/1,652.18 = 987.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.20x = 1,652.18 × 987.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.20x = 1,631,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,142.81/1,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.47

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