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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.49, 2,866.43 and 987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.49, 2,866.43 and 987.54 is: 1,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.49 : 2,866.43 = 987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.49/2,866.43 = 987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.49x = 2,866.43 × 987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.49x = 2,830,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,712.16/1,912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.12

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