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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.57, 1,363.77 and 840.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.57, 1,363.77 and 840.15 is: 1,160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.57 : 1,363.77 = 840.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.57/1,363.77 = 840.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.57x = 1,363.77 × 840.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.57x = 1,145,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,771.37/987.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.19

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