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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.19, 2,880.16 and 687.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.19, 2,880.16 and 687.53 is: 1,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.19 : 2,880.16 = 687.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.19/2,880.16 = 687.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.19x = 2,880.16 × 687.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.19x = 1,980,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,201.89/1,920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.25

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