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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.84, 1,483.20 and 700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.84, 1,483.20 and 700.80 is: 1,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.84 : 1,483.20 = 700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.84/1,483.20 = 700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.84x = 1,483.20 × 700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.84x = 1,039,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,426.56/987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.22

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