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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.47, 2,880.96 and 688.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.47, 2,880.96 and 688.22 is: 1,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.47 : 2,880.96 = 688.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.47/2,880.96 = 688.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.47x = 2,880.96 × 688.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.47x = 1,982,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,719.89/1,920.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.42

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