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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.44, 2,887.02 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.44, 2,887.02 and 691.44 is: 1,037.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.44 : 2,887.02 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.44/2,887.02 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.44x = 2,887.02 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.44x = 1,996,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,201.11/1,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.29

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