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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.72, 2,882.16 and 687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.72, 2,882.16 and 687.92 is: 1,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.72 : 2,882.16 = 687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.72/2,882.16 = 687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.72x = 2,882.16 × 687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.72x = 1,982,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,695.51/1,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.27

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