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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.55, 2,330.01 and 942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.55, 2,330.01 and 942.36 is: 1,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.55 : 2,330.01 = 942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.55/2,330.01 = 942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.55x = 2,330.01 × 942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.55x = 2,195,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,708.22/1,688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.35

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