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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.52, 2,710.62 and 987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.52, 2,710.62 and 987 is: 1,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.52 : 2,710.62 = 987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.52/2,710.62 = 987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.52x = 2,710.62 × 987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.52x = 2,675,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,381.94/1,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.32

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