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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.08, 2,277.24 and 987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.08, 2,277.24 and 987.14 is: 1,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.08 : 2,277.24 = 987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.08/2,277.24 = 987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.08x = 2,277.24 × 987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.08x = 2,247,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,954.69/1,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.33

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