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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.42, 1,361.43 and 800.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.42, 1,361.43 and 800.22 is: 1,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.42 : 1,361.43 = 800.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.42/1,361.43 = 800.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.42x = 1,361.43 × 800.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.42x = 1,089,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,443.51/987.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.32

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