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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.49, 1,364.69 and 810.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.49, 1,364.69 and 810.17 is: 1,119.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.49 : 1,364.69 = 810.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.49/1,364.69 = 810.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.49x = 1,364.69 × 810.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.49x = 1,105,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,630.90/987.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.64

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