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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.72, 2,139.48 and 887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.72, 2,139.48 and 887.33 is: 1,224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.72 : 2,139.48 = 887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.72/2,139.48 = 887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.72x = 2,139.48 × 887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.72x = 1,898,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,414.09/1,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.22

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