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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.49, 2,139.84 and 887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.49, 2,139.84 and 887.56 is: 1,224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.49 : 2,139.84 = 887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.49/2,139.84 = 887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.49x = 2,139.84 × 887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.49x = 1,899,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,233.54/1,550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.92

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