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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,692.55, 2,335.72 and 946.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,692.55, 2,335.72 and 946.55 is: 1,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,692.55 : 2,335.72 = 946.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,692.55/2,335.72 = 946.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,692.55x = 2,335.72 × 946.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,692.55x = 2,210,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,881.01/1,692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.25

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