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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.51, 2,277.79 and 987.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.51, 2,277.79 and 987.94 is: 1,362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.51 : 2,277.79 = 987.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.51/2,277.79 = 987.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.51x = 2,277.79 × 987.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.51x = 2,250,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,319.85/1,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.58

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