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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.70, 1,361.37 and 800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.70, 1,361.37 and 800.50 is: 1,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.70 : 1,361.37 = 800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.70/1,361.37 = 800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.70x = 1,361.37 × 800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.70x = 1,089,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,776.69/987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.35

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