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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.87, 2,087.96 and 990.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.87, 2,087.96 and 990.45 is: 1,366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.87 : 2,087.96 = 990.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.87/2,087.96 = 990.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.87x = 2,087.96 × 990.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.87x = 2,068,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,015.03/1,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.95

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