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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.62, 2,333.01 and 944.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.62, 2,333.01 and 944.58 is: 1,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.62 : 2,333.01 = 944.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.62/2,333.01 = 944.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.62x = 2,333.01 × 944.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.62x = 2,203,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,726.21/1,690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.50

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