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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.03, 1,481.13 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.03, 1,481.13 and 409.91 is: 615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.03 : 1,481.13 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.03/1,481.13 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.03x = 1,481.13 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.03x = 607,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,122.59/987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.10

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