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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.44, 2,096.96 and 987.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.44, 2,096.96 and 987.32 is: 1,478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.44 : 2,096.96 = 987.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.44/2,096.96 = 987.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.44x = 2,096.96 × 987.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.44x = 2,070,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,370.55/1,400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.37

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