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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.74, 2,278.86 and 988.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.74, 2,278.86 and 988.50 is: 1,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.74 : 2,278.86 = 988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.74/2,278.86 = 988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.74x = 2,278.86 × 988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.74x = 2,252,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,653.11/1,651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.81

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