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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.57, 2,887.13 and 691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.57, 2,887.13 and 691.75 is: 1,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.57 : 2,887.13 = 691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.57/2,887.13 = 691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.57x = 2,887.13 × 691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.57x = 1,997,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,161.50/1,924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.72

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