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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.63, 2,086.07 and 987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.63, 2,086.07 and 987.36 is: 1,362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.63 : 2,086.07 = 987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.63/2,086.07 = 987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.63x = 2,086.07 × 987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.63x = 2,059,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,702.08/1,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.57

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