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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.26, 2,329.50 and 942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.26, 2,329.50 and 942.19 is: 1,300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.26 : 2,329.50 = 942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.26/2,329.50 = 942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.26x = 2,329.50 × 942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.26x = 2,194,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,831.61/1,688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.06

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