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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.19, 1,481.29 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.19, 1,481.29 and 402.62 is: 604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.19 : 1,481.29 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.19/1,481.29 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.19x = 1,481.29 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.19x = 596,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,389.57/987.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.13

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