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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.41, 2,006.15 and 987.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.41, 2,006.15 and 987.93 is: 1,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.41 : 2,006.15 = 987.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.41/2,006.15 = 987.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.41x = 2,006.15 × 987.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.41x = 1,981,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,930.83/1,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.64

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