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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.45, 1,477.67 and 726.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.45, 1,477.67 and 726.83 is: 1,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.45 : 1,477.67 = 726.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.45/1,477.67 = 726.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.45x = 1,477.67 × 726.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.45x = 1,074,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,014.89/987.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.67

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