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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.79, 2,333.12 and 944.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.79, 2,333.12 and 944.69 is: 1,303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.79 : 2,333.12 = 944.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.79/2,333.12 = 944.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.79x = 2,333.12 × 944.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.79x = 2,204,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,058.74/1,690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.57

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