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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.02, 1,352.20 and 950.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.02, 1,352.20 and 950.09 is: 1,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.02 : 1,352.20 = 950.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.02/1,352.20 = 950.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.02x = 1,352.20 × 950.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.02x = 1,284,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,709.32/987.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.60

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