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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.56, 2,332.44 and 944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.56, 2,332.44 and 944.42 is: 1,303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.56 : 2,332.44 = 944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.56/2,332.44 = 944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.56x = 2,332.44 × 944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.56x = 2,202,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,791.32/1,690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.00

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