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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.37, 2,278.94 and 988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.37, 2,278.94 and 988.56 is: 1,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.37 : 2,278.94 = 988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.37/2,278.94 = 988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.37x = 2,278.94 × 988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.37x = 2,252,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,863.98/1,651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.24

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