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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.28, 2,333.88 and 945.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.28, 2,333.88 and 945.24 is: 1,304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.28 : 2,333.88 = 945.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.28/2,333.88 = 945.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.28x = 2,333.88 × 945.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.28x = 2,206,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,076.73/1,691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.38

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