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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.89, 2,278.17 and 987.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.89, 2,278.17 and 987.35 is: 1,362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.89 : 2,278.17 = 987.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.89/2,278.17 = 987.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.89x = 2,278.17 × 987.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.89x = 2,249,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,351.15/1,650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.51

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