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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.32, 1,362.03 and 614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.32, 1,362.03 and 614.18 is: 847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.32 : 1,362.03 = 614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.32/1,362.03 = 614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.32x = 1,362.03 × 614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.32x = 836,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,531.59/987.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.28

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