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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.90, 2,278.20 and 987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.90, 2,278.20 and 987.42 is: 1,362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.90 : 2,278.20 = 987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.90/2,278.20 = 987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.90x = 2,278.20 × 987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.90x = 2,249,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,540.24/1,650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.61

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