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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.51, 2,141.09 and 888.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.51, 2,141.09 and 888.38 is: 1,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.51 : 2,141.09 = 888.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.51/2,141.09 = 888.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.51x = 2,141.09 × 888.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.51x = 1,902,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,086.39/1,551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.96

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