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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.54, 2,276.80 and 987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.54, 2,276.80 and 987.16 is: 1,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.54 : 2,276.80 = 987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.54/2,276.80 = 987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.54x = 2,276.80 × 987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.54x = 2,247,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,565.89/1,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.72

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