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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.51, 2,880.45 and 687.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.51, 2,880.45 and 687.74 is: 1,031.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.51 : 2,880.45 = 687.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.51/2,880.45 = 687.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.51x = 2,880.45 × 687.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.51x = 1,980,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,986.28/1,920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.49

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