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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.99, 2,280.18 and 989.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.99, 2,280.18 and 989.36 is: 1,365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.99 : 2,280.18 = 989.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.99/2,280.18 = 989.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.99x = 2,280.18 × 989.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.99x = 2,255,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,918.88/1,651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.58

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