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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.79, 2,881.59 and 688.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.79, 2,881.59 and 688.15 is: 1,032.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.79 : 2,881.59 = 688.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.79/2,881.59 = 688.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.79x = 2,881.59 × 688.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.79x = 1,982,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,966.16/1,920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.37

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