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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.84, 2,881.73 and 688.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.84, 2,881.73 and 688.33 is: 1,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.84 : 2,881.73 = 688.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.84/2,881.73 = 688.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.84x = 2,881.73 × 688.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.84x = 1,983,581.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,581.21/1,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.66

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