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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.72, 1,481.56 and 927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.72, 1,481.56 and 927.58 is: 1,391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.72 : 1,481.56 = 927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.72/1,481.56 = 927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.72x = 1,481.56 × 927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.72x = 1,374,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,265.42/987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.35

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