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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.23, 2,329.59 and 941.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.23, 2,329.59 and 941.95 is: 1,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.23 : 2,329.59 = 941.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.23/2,329.59 = 941.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.23x = 2,329.59 × 941.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.23x = 2,194,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,357.30/1,688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.80

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