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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.54, 2,879.40 and 687.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.54, 2,879.40 and 687.54 is: 1,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.54 : 2,879.40 = 687.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.54/2,879.40 = 687.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.54x = 2,879.40 × 687.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.54x = 1,979,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,702.68/1,919.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.34

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