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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.99, 1,482.03 and 792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.99, 1,482.03 and 792.09 is: 1,188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.99 : 1,482.03 = 792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.99/1,482.03 = 792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.99x = 1,482.03 × 792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.99x = 1,173,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,901.14/987.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.17

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