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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.27, 2,140.82 and 888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.27, 2,140.82 and 888.33 is: 1,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.27 : 2,140.82 = 888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.27/2,140.82 = 888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.27x = 2,140.82 × 888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.27x = 1,901,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,754.63/1,551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.93

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