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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454, 2,008.18 and 987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454, 2,008.18 and 987.44 is: 1,363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454 : 2,008.18 = 987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454/2,008.18 = 987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454x = 2,008.18 × 987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454x = 1,982,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,957.26/1,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.79

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