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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.71, 2,279.57 and 988.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.71, 2,279.57 and 988.93 is: 1,364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.71 : 2,279.57 = 988.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.71/2,279.57 = 988.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.71x = 2,279.57 × 988.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.71x = 2,254,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,335.16/1,651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.85

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