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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.69, 2,030.21 and 987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.69, 2,030.21 and 987.76 is: 1,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.69 : 2,030.21 = 987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.69/2,030.21 = 987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.69x = 2,030.21 × 987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.69x = 2,005,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,345.14/1,354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.30

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