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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.35, 1,481.60 and 886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.35, 1,481.60 and 886.50 is: 1,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.35 : 1,481.60 = 886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.35/1,481.60 = 886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.35x = 1,481.60 × 886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.35x = 1,313,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,433.97/987.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.27

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