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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.20, 1,362.12 and 830.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.20, 1,362.12 and 830.44 is: 1,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.20 : 1,362.12 = 830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.20/1,362.12 = 830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.20x = 1,362.12 × 830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.20x = 1,131,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,158.93/987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.83

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