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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.24, 2,333.68 and 945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.24, 2,333.68 and 945.16 is: 1,304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.24 : 2,333.68 = 945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.24/2,333.68 = 945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.24x = 2,333.68 × 945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.24x = 2,205,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,700.99/1,691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.19

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