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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.39, 2,140.91 and 888.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.39, 2,140.91 and 888.23 is: 1,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.39 : 2,140.91 = 888.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.39/2,140.91 = 888.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.39x = 2,140.91 × 888.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.39x = 1,901,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,605.34/1,551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.74

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