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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.59, 2,331.51 and 943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.59, 2,331.51 and 943.52 is: 1,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.59 : 2,331.51 = 943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.59/2,331.51 = 943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.59x = 2,331.51 × 943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.59x = 2,199,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,814.66/1,689.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.99

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