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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.54, 2,332.96 and 944.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.54, 2,332.96 and 944.54 is: 1,303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.54 : 2,332.96 = 944.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.54/2,332.96 = 944.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.54x = 2,332.96 × 944.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.54x = 2,203,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,574.04/1,690.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.47

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