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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.52, 2,332.73 and 944.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.52, 2,332.73 and 944.51 is: 1,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.52 : 2,332.73 = 944.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.52/2,332.73 = 944.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.52x = 2,332.73 × 944.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.52x = 2,203,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,277.51/1,690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.32

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