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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.74, 1,481.62 and 927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.74, 1,481.62 and 927.60 is: 1,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.74 : 1,481.62 = 927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.74/1,481.62 = 927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.74x = 1,481.62 × 927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.74x = 1,374,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,350.30/987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.40

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