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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.89, 2,279.97 and 988.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.89, 2,279.97 and 988.50 is: 1,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.89 : 2,279.97 = 988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.89/2,279.97 = 988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.89x = 2,279.97 × 988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.89x = 2,253,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,750.35/1,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.35

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