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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.61, 2,279.41 and 988.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.61, 2,279.41 and 988.63 is: 1,364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.61 : 2,279.41 = 988.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.61/2,279.41 = 988.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.61x = 2,279.41 × 988.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.61x = 2,253,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,484.94/1,651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.42

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