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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.68, 1,481.52 and 731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.68, 1,481.52 and 731.36 is: 1,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.68 : 1,481.52 = 731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.68/1,481.52 = 731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.68x = 1,481.52 × 731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.68x = 1,083,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,524.47/987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.04

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