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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.70, 1,361.74 and 810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.70, 1,361.74 and 810 is: 1,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.70 : 1,361.74 = 810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.70/1,361.74 = 810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.70x = 1,361.74 × 810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.70x = 1,103,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,009.40/987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.75

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