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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.32, 2,278.09 and 987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.32, 2,278.09 and 987.73 is: 1,362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.32 : 2,278.09 = 987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.32/2,278.09 = 987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.32x = 2,278.09 × 987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.32x = 2,250,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,133.38/1,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.63

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