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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.85, 1,484.20 and 743.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.85, 1,484.20 and 743.63 is: 1,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.85 : 1,484.20 = 743.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.85/1,484.20 = 743.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.85x = 1,484.20 × 743.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.85x = 1,103,695.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,695.65/987.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.28

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