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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.96, 2,279.55 and 988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.96, 2,279.55 and 988.80 is: 1,364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.96 : 2,279.55 = 988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.96/2,279.55 = 988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.96x = 2,279.55 × 988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.96x = 2,254,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,024.24/1,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.45

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