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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.14, 1,480.41 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.14, 1,480.41 and 370.53 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.14 : 1,480.41 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.14/1,480.41 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.14x = 1,480.41 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.14x = 548,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,536.32/987.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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