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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.47, 1,703.19 and 987.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.47, 1,703.19 and 987.99 is: 1,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.47 : 1,703.19 = 987.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.47/1,703.19 = 987.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.47x = 1,703.19 × 987.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.47x = 1,682,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,734.69/1,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.82

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