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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.65, 2,140.80 and 888.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.65, 2,140.80 and 888.38 is: 1,225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.65 : 2,140.80 = 888.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.65/2,140.80 = 888.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.65x = 2,140.80 × 888.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.65x = 1,901,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,834.11/1,551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.68

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