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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.84, 2,278.25 and 988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.84, 2,278.25 and 988.56 is: 1,363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.84 : 2,278.25 = 988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.84/2,278.25 = 988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.84x = 2,278.25 × 988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.84x = 2,252,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,186.82/1,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.44

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