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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.81, 2,333.31 and 944.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.81, 2,333.31 and 944.73 is: 1,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.81 : 2,333.31 = 944.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.81/2,333.31 = 944.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.81x = 2,333.31 × 944.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.81x = 2,204,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,344.41/1,690.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.72

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