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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.56, 2,905.88 and 688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.56, 2,905.88 and 688.05 is: 1,031.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.56 : 2,905.88 = 688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.56/2,905.88 = 688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.56x = 2,905.88 × 688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.56x = 1,999,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,385.19/1,937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.91

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