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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.84, 2,333.36 and 944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.84, 2,333.36 and 944.80 is: 1,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.84 : 2,333.36 = 944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.84/2,333.36 = 944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.84x = 2,333.36 × 944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.84x = 2,204,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,558.53/1,690.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.82

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