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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.74, 2,138.64 and 886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.74, 2,138.64 and 886.56 is: 1,223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.74 : 2,138.64 = 886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.74/2,138.64 = 886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.74x = 2,138.64 × 886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.74x = 1,896,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,032.68/1,549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.45

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