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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.62, 2,332.95 and 944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.62, 2,332.95 and 944.46 is: 1,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.62 : 2,332.95 = 944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.62/2,332.95 = 944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.62x = 2,332.95 × 944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.62x = 2,203,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,377.96/1,690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.30

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