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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.48, 2,278.74 and 988.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.48, 2,278.74 and 988.59 is: 1,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.48 : 2,278.74 = 988.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.48/2,278.74 = 988.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.48x = 2,278.74 × 988.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.48x = 2,252,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,739.58/1,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.07

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