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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.52, 2,139.68 and 887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.52, 2,139.68 and 887.33 is: 1,224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.52 : 2,139.68 = 887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.52/2,139.68 = 887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.52x = 2,139.68 × 887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.52x = 1,898,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,598.47/1,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.49

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