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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.15, 2,780.54 and 987.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.15, 2,780.54 and 987.25 is: 1,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.15 : 2,780.54 = 987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.15/2,780.54 = 987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.15x = 2,780.54 × 987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.15x = 2,745,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,083.18/1,853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.31

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