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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.97, 2,275.51 and 986.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.97, 2,275.51 and 986.19 is: 1,360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.97 : 2,275.51 = 986.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.97/2,275.51 = 986.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.97x = 2,275.51 × 986.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.97x = 2,244,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,088.86/1,648.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.90

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