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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.61, 2,139.99 and 887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.61, 2,139.99 and 887.34 is: 1,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.61 : 2,139.99 = 887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.61/2,139.99 = 887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.61x = 2,139.99 × 887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.61x = 1,898,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,898.73/1,550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.61

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