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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.44, 2,278.56 and 988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.44, 2,278.56 and 988.56 is: 1,363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.44 : 2,278.56 = 988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.44/2,278.56 = 988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.44x = 2,278.56 × 988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.44x = 2,252,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,493.27/1,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.96

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