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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.67, 1,480.45 and 743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.67, 1,480.45 and 743.44 is: 1,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.67 : 1,480.45 = 743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.67/1,480.45 = 743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.67x = 1,480.45 × 743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.67x = 1,100,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,625.75/987.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.37

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