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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.90, 2,881.62 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.90, 2,881.62 and 687.93 is: 1,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.90 : 2,881.62 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.90/2,881.62 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.90x = 2,881.62 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.90x = 1,982,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,352.85/1,920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.99

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