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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.29, 2,882.34 and 688.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.29, 2,882.34 and 688.65 is: 1,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.29 : 2,882.34 = 688.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.29/2,882.34 = 688.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.29x = 2,882.34 × 688.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.29x = 1,984,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,923.44/1,921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.12

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