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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.90, 1,344.64 and 987.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.90, 1,344.64 and 987.90 is: 1,344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.90 : 1,344.64 = 987.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.90/1,344.64 = 987.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.90x = 1,344.64 × 987.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.90x = 1,328,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,369.86/987.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.64

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