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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.52, 2,880.08 and 687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.52, 2,880.08 and 687.60 is: 1,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.52 : 2,880.08 = 687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.52/2,880.08 = 687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.52x = 2,880.08 × 687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.52x = 1,980,343.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,343.01/1,920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.15

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