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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.49, 1,481.29 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.49, 1,481.29 and 294.13 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.49 : 1,481.29 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.49/1,481.29 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.49x = 1,481.29 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.49x = 435,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,692.94/987.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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