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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.49, 2,332.98 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.49, 2,332.98 and 944.64 is: 1,303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.49 : 2,332.98 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.49/2,332.98 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.49x = 2,332.98 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.49x = 2,203,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,826.23/1,690.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.66

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