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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.25, 2,138.74 and 886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.25, 2,138.74 and 886.75 is: 1,223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.25 : 2,138.74 = 886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.25/2,138.74 = 886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.25x = 2,138.74 × 886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.25x = 1,896,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,514.78/1,550.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.36

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