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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.97, 2,140.20 and 887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.97, 2,140.20 and 887.82 is: 1,225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.97 : 2,140.20 = 887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.97/2,140.20 = 887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.97x = 2,140.20 × 887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.97x = 1,900,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,112.36/1,550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.11

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