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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.76, 2,279.63 and 988.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.76, 2,279.63 and 988.97 is: 1,364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.76 : 2,279.63 = 988.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.76/2,279.63 = 988.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.76x = 2,279.63 × 988.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.76x = 2,254,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,485.68/1,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.90

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