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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.06, 1,362.51 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.06, 1,362.51 and 614.40 is: 848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.06 : 1,362.51 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.06/1,362.51 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.06x = 1,362.51 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.06x = 837,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,126.14/987.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.10

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