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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.33, 2,333.96 and 945.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.33, 2,333.96 and 945.15 is: 1,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.33 : 2,333.96 = 945.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.33/2,333.96 = 945.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.33x = 2,333.96 × 945.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.33x = 2,205,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,937.57/1,691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.27

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