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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.68, 2,141.74 and 888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.68, 2,141.74 and 888.88 is: 1,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.68 : 2,141.74 = 888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.68/2,141.74 = 888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.68x = 2,141.74 × 888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.68x = 1,903,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,749.85/1,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.90

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