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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.13, 2,332.38 and 944.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.13, 2,332.38 and 944.09 is: 1,302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.13 : 2,332.38 = 944.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.13/2,332.38 = 944.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.13x = 2,332.38 × 944.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.13x = 2,201,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,985.07/1,690.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.85

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