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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.93, 2,334.64 and 945.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.93, 2,334.64 and 945.86 is: 1,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.93 : 2,334.64 = 945.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.93/2,334.64 = 945.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.93x = 2,334.64 × 945.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.93x = 2,208,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,242.59/1,691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.16

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