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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.50, 2,882.84 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.50, 2,882.84 and 688.88 is: 1,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.50 : 2,882.84 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.50/2,882.84 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.50x = 2,882.84 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.50x = 1,985,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,930.82/1,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.53

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