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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.98, 2,333.58 and 944.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.98, 2,333.58 and 944.97 is: 1,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.98 : 2,333.58 = 944.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.98/2,333.58 = 944.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.98x = 2,333.58 × 944.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.98x = 2,205,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,150.80/1,690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.07

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