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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.73, 2,139.93 and 887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.73, 2,139.93 and 887.43 is: 1,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.73 : 2,139.93 = 887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.73/2,139.93 = 887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.73x = 2,139.93 × 887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.73x = 1,899,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,038.08/1,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.61

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