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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.39, 1,481.49 and 805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.39, 1,481.49 and 805.14 is: 1,208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.39 : 1,481.49 = 805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.39/1,481.49 = 805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.39x = 1,481.49 × 805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.39x = 1,192,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,806.86/987.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.04

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