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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.25, 2,333.97 and 945.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.25, 2,333.97 and 945.33 is: 1,304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.25 : 2,333.97 = 945.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.25/2,333.97 = 945.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.25x = 2,333.97 × 945.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.25x = 2,206,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,377.07/1,691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.58

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