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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.28, 2,277.36 and 987.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.28, 2,277.36 and 987.10 is: 1,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.28 : 2,277.36 = 987.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.28/2,277.36 = 987.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.28x = 2,277.36 × 987.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.28x = 2,247,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,982.06/1,650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.18

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