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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.19, 2,278.58 and 987.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.19, 2,278.58 and 987.69 is: 1,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.19 : 2,278.58 = 987.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.19/2,278.58 = 987.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.19x = 2,278.58 × 987.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.19x = 2,250,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,534.29/1,651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.98

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