Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,481.04 and 474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,481.04 and 474 is: 711
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
987.36 : 1,481.04 = 474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
987.36/1,481.04 = 474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
987.36x = 1,481.04 × 474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
987.36x = 702,012.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,012.96/987.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711
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