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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.12, 1,371.72 and 977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.12, 1,371.72 and 977.16 is: 1,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.12 : 1,371.72 = 977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.12/1,371.72 = 977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.12x = 1,371.72 × 977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.12x = 1,340,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,389.92/987.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.88

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