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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.91, 2,140.46 and 887.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.91, 2,140.46 and 887.79 is: 1,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.91 : 2,140.46 = 887.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.91/2,140.46 = 887.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.91x = 2,140.46 × 887.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.91x = 1,900,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,274.54/1,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.26

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