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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.85, 2,140.54 and 888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.85, 2,140.54 and 888.08 is: 1,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.85 : 2,140.54 = 888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.85/2,140.54 = 888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.85x = 2,140.54 × 888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.85x = 1,900,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,966.32/1,550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.76

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