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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.01, 1,363.88 and 845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.01, 1,363.88 and 845.20 is: 1,167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.01 : 1,363.88 = 845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.01/1,363.88 = 845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.01x = 1,363.88 × 845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.01x = 1,152,751.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,751.38/987.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.92

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