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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.87, 2,333.19 and 944.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.87, 2,333.19 and 944.87 is: 1,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.87 : 2,333.19 = 944.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.87/2,333.19 = 944.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.87x = 2,333.19 × 944.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.87x = 2,204,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,561.24/1,690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.80

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