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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.38, 2,140.90 and 888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.38, 2,140.90 and 888.45 is: 1,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.38 : 2,140.90 = 888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.38/2,140.90 = 888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.38x = 2,140.90 × 888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.38x = 1,902,072.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,072.36/1,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.06

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