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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.03, 2,880.27 and 687.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.03, 2,880.27 and 687.21 is: 1,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.03 : 2,880.27 = 687.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.03/2,880.27 = 687.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.03x = 2,880.27 × 687.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.03x = 1,979,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,350.35/1,920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.90

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