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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.78, 2,880.90 and 688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.78, 2,880.90 and 688.02 is: 1,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.78 : 2,880.90 = 688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.78/2,880.90 = 688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.78x = 2,880.90 × 688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.78x = 1,982,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,116.82/1,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.93

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