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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.40, 1,481.10 and 908.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.40, 1,481.10 and 908.43 is: 1,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.40 : 1,481.10 = 908.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.40/1,481.10 = 908.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.40x = 1,481.10 × 908.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.40x = 1,345,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,475.67/987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.65

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