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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608, 2,219.58 and 987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608, 2,219.58 and 987 is: 1,362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608 : 2,219.58 = 987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608/2,219.58 = 987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608x = 2,219.58 × 987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608x = 2,190,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,725.46/1,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.39

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