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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.67, 1,481.67 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.67, 1,481.67 and 371.46 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.67 : 1,481.67 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.67/1,481.67 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.67x = 1,481.67 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.67x = 550,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,381.14/987.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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