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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.21, 1,488.31 and 934.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.21, 1,488.31 and 934.29 is: 1,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.21 : 1,488.31 = 934.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.21/1,488.31 = 934.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.21x = 1,488.31 × 934.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.21x = 1,390,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,510.81/987.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.53

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