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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.15, 1,686.96 and 987.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.15, 1,686.96 and 987.03 is: 1,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.15 : 1,686.96 = 987.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.15/1,686.96 = 987.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.15x = 1,686.96 × 987.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.15x = 1,665,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,080.13/1,223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.31

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