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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.28, 1,481.68 and 936.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.28, 1,481.68 and 936.52 is: 1,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.28 : 1,481.68 = 936.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.28/1,481.68 = 936.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.28x = 1,481.68 × 936.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.28x = 1,387,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,622.95/987.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.50

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