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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.67, 2,879.54 and 687.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.67, 2,879.54 and 687.15 is: 1,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.67 : 2,879.54 = 687.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.67/2,879.54 = 687.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.67x = 2,879.54 × 687.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.67x = 1,978,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,672.48/1,919.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.74

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