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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.81, 2,334.69 and 945.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.81, 2,334.69 and 945.73 is: 1,305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.81 : 2,334.69 = 945.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.81/2,334.69 = 945.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.81x = 2,334.69 × 945.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.81x = 2,207,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,986.37/1,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.10

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