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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.31, 2,332.72 and 944.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.31, 2,332.72 and 944.27 is: 1,303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.31 : 2,332.72 = 944.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.31/2,332.72 = 944.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.31x = 2,332.72 × 944.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.31x = 2,202,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,717.51/1,690.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.14

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