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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.33, 2,329.90 and 942.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.33, 2,329.90 and 942.33 is: 1,300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.33 : 2,329.90 = 942.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.33/2,329.90 = 942.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.33x = 2,329.90 × 942.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.33x = 2,195,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,534.67/1,688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.42

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