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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.88, 2,333.13 and 944.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.88, 2,333.13 and 944.81 is: 1,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.88 : 2,333.13 = 944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.88/2,333.13 = 944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.88x = 2,333.13 × 944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.88x = 2,204,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,364.56/1,690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.68

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