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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.37, 1,482.87 and 805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.37, 1,482.87 and 805.12 is: 1,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.37 : 1,482.87 = 805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.37/1,482.87 = 805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.37x = 1,482.87 × 805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.37x = 1,193,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,888.29/987.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.16

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