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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.32, 1,481.63 and 679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.32, 1,481.63 and 679.46 is: 1,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.32 : 1,481.63 = 679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.32/1,481.63 = 679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.32x = 1,481.63 × 679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.32x = 1,006,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,697.51/987.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.62

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