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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.69, 2,881.47 and 688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.69, 2,881.47 and 688.23 is: 1,032.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.69 : 2,881.47 = 688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.69/2,881.47 = 688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.69x = 2,881.47 × 688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.69x = 1,983,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,114.10/1,920.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.50

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