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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.54, 1,362.94 and 614.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.54, 1,362.94 and 614.62 is: 848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.54 : 1,362.94 = 614.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.54/1,362.94 = 614.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.54x = 1,362.94 × 614.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.54x = 837,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,690.18/987.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.26

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