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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.21, 2,140.71 and 888.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.21, 2,140.71 and 888.13 is: 1,225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.21 : 2,140.71 = 888.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.21/2,140.71 = 888.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.21x = 2,140.71 × 888.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.21x = 1,901,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,228.77/1,551.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.64

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