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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.23, 2,879.39 and 621.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.23, 2,879.39 and 621.53 is: 931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.23 : 2,879.39 = 621.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.23/2,879.39 = 621.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.23x = 2,879.39 × 621.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.23x = 1,789,614.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,614.42/1,920.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.98

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