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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690, 2,332.20 and 954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690, 2,332.20 and 954 is: 1,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690 : 2,332.20 = 954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690/2,332.20 = 954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690x = 2,332.20 × 954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690x = 2,224,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,918.80/1,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.52

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