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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.06, 1,479.69 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.06, 1,479.69 and 601.50 is: 901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.06 : 1,479.69 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.06/1,479.69 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.06x = 1,479.69 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.06x = 890,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,033.54/987.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.70

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