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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.27, 1,472.81 and 960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.27, 1,472.81 and 960.45 is: 1,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.27 : 1,472.81 = 960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.27/1,472.81 = 960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.27x = 1,472.81 × 960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.27x = 1,414,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,555.56/987.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.80

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