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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.11, 1,361.50 and 614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.11, 1,361.50 and 614.27 is: 847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.11 : 1,361.50 = 614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.11/1,361.50 = 614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.11x = 1,361.50 × 614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.11x = 836,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,328.61/987.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.25

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