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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.95, 2,279.76 and 988.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.95, 2,279.76 and 988.67 is: 1,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.95 : 2,279.76 = 988.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.95/2,279.76 = 988.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.95x = 2,279.76 × 988.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.95x = 2,253,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,920.91/1,651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.40

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