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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.71, 2,332.93 and 944.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.71, 2,332.93 and 944.56 is: 1,303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.71 : 2,332.93 = 944.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.71/2,332.93 = 944.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.71x = 2,332.93 × 944.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.71x = 2,203,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,592.36/1,690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.35

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