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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.20, 2,096.15 and 987.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.20, 2,096.15 and 987.13 is: 1,480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.20 : 2,096.15 = 987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.20/2,096.15 = 987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.20x = 2,096.15 × 987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.20x = 2,069,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,172.55/1,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.94

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