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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.96, 2,332.20 and 943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.96, 2,332.20 and 943.96 is: 1,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.96 : 2,332.20 = 943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.96/2,332.20 = 943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.96x = 2,332.20 × 943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.96x = 2,201,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,503.51/1,689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.70

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