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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.87, 1,481.84 and 757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.87, 1,481.84 and 757.18 is: 1,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.87 : 1,481.84 = 757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.87/1,481.84 = 757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.87x = 1,481.84 × 757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.87x = 1,122,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,019.61/987.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.80

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