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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.51, 2,885.78 and 691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.51, 2,885.78 and 691.05 is: 1,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.51 : 2,885.78 = 691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.51/2,885.78 = 691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.51x = 2,885.78 × 691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.51x = 1,994,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,214.81/1,923.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.76

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