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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.66, 2,138.98 and 886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.66, 2,138.98 and 886.88 is: 1,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.66 : 2,138.98 = 886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.66/2,138.98 = 886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.66x = 2,138.98 × 886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.66x = 1,897,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,018.58/1,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.15

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