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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.79, 2,334.62 and 945.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.79, 2,334.62 and 945.78 is: 1,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.79 : 2,334.62 = 945.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.79/2,334.62 = 945.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.79x = 2,334.62 × 945.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.79x = 2,208,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,030.51/1,691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.15

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