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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.70, 1,359.57 and 901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.70, 1,359.57 and 901.30 is: 1,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.70 : 1,359.57 = 901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.70/1,359.57 = 901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.70x = 1,359.57 × 901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.70x = 1,225,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,380.44/987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.64

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