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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.48, 2,332.76 and 944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.48, 2,332.76 and 944.42 is: 1,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.48 : 2,332.76 = 944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.48/2,332.76 = 944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.48x = 2,332.76 × 944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.48x = 2,203,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,105.20/1,690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.24

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