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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.63, 2,139.87 and 887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.63, 2,139.87 and 887.46 is: 1,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.63 : 2,139.87 = 887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.63/2,139.87 = 887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.63x = 2,139.87 × 887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.63x = 1,899,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,049.03/1,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.70

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