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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.84, 1,480.32 and 909.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.84, 1,480.32 and 909.36 is: 1,362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.84 : 1,480.32 = 909.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.84/1,480.32 = 909.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.84x = 1,480.32 × 909.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.84x = 1,346,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,143.80/987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.71

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