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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.20, 2,056.86 and 987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.20, 2,056.86 and 987.24 is: 1,479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.20 : 2,056.86 = 987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.20/2,056.86 = 987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.20x = 2,056.86 × 987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.20x = 2,030,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,614.47/1,372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.82

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