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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.10, 2,277.57 and 987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.10, 2,277.57 and 987.70 is: 1,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.10 : 2,277.57 = 987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.10/2,277.57 = 987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.10x = 2,277.57 × 987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.10x = 2,249,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,555.89/1,650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.28

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