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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.94, 2,332.07 and 943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.94, 2,332.07 and 943.93 is: 1,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.94 : 2,332.07 = 943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.94/2,332.07 = 943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.94x = 2,332.07 × 943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.94x = 2,201,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,299.17/1,689.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.59

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