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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.09, 2,880.78 and 688.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.09, 2,880.78 and 688.18 is: 1,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.09 : 2,880.78 = 688.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.09/2,880.78 = 688.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.09x = 2,880.78 × 688.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.09x = 1,982,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,495.18/1,921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.96

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