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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.03, 2,780.13 and 987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.03, 2,780.13 and 987.14 is: 1,481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.03 : 2,780.13 = 987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.03/2,780.13 = 987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.03x = 2,780.13 × 987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.03x = 2,744,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,377.53/1,853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.02

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