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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.49, 1,481.51 and 402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.49, 1,481.51 and 402.13 is: 603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.49 : 1,481.51 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.49/1,481.51 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.49x = 1,481.51 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.49x = 595,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,759.62/987.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.31

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