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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.42, 2,139.63 and 887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.42, 2,139.63 and 887.22 is: 1,224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.42 : 2,139.63 = 887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.42/2,139.63 = 887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.42x = 2,139.63 × 887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.42x = 1,898,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,322.53/1,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.39

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