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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.33, 2,332.65 and 944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.33, 2,332.65 and 944.28 is: 1,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.33 : 2,332.65 = 944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.33/2,332.65 = 944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.33x = 2,332.65 × 944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.33x = 2,202,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,674.74/1,690.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.10

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