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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.98, 2,140.39 and 888.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.98, 2,140.39 and 888.05 is: 1,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.98 : 2,140.39 = 888.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.98/2,140.39 = 888.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.98x = 2,140.39 × 888.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.98x = 1,900,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,767.76/1,550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.53

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