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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.53, 1,482.17 and 621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.53, 1,482.17 and 621.14 is: 932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.53 : 1,482.17 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.53/1,482.17 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.53x = 1,482.17 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.53x = 920,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,624.56/987.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.25

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