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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.86, 2,279.43 and 988.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.86, 2,279.43 and 988.58 is: 1,364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.86 : 2,279.43 = 988.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.86/2,279.43 = 988.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.86x = 2,279.43 × 988.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.86x = 2,253,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,387.51/1,651.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.15

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