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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.09, 2,181.77 and 987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.09, 2,181.77 and 987.14 is: 1,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.09 : 2,181.77 = 987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.09/2,181.77 = 987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.09x = 2,181.77 × 987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.09x = 2,153,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,707.50/1,455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.12

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