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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.75, 1,361.39 and 909.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.75, 1,361.39 and 909.27 is: 1,253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.75 : 1,361.39 = 909.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.75/1,361.39 = 909.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.75x = 1,361.39 × 909.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.75x = 1,237,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,866.54/987.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.22

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