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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.94, 2,333.58 and 944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.94, 2,333.58 and 944.91 is: 1,304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.94 : 2,333.58 = 944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.94/2,333.58 = 944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.94x = 2,333.58 × 944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.94x = 2,205,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,023.08/1,690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.03

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