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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.37, 2,141.03 and 888.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.37, 2,141.03 and 888.09 is: 1,225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.37 : 2,141.03 = 888.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.37/2,141.03 = 888.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.37x = 2,141.03 × 888.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.37x = 1,901,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,427.33/1,551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.64

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