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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,354.40 and 966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,354.40 and 966.87 is: 1,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,354.40 = 966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,354.40 = 966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,354.40 × 966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 1,309,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,523.89/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.29

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