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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.61, 2,334.43 and 945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.61, 2,334.43 and 945.56 is: 1,304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.61 : 2,334.43 = 945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.61/2,334.43 = 945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.61x = 2,334.43 × 945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.61x = 2,207,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,330.40/1,691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.87

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