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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,616.66, 2,230.44 and 987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,616.66, 2,230.44 and 987.02 is: 1,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,616.66 : 2,230.44 = 987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,616.66/2,230.44 = 987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,616.66x = 2,230.44 × 987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,616.66x = 2,201,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,488.89/1,616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.75

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