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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.81, 2,338.73 and 948.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.81, 2,338.73 and 948.64 is: 1,309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.81 : 2,338.73 = 948.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.81/2,338.73 = 948.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.81x = 2,338.73 × 948.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.81x = 2,218,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,608.08/1,694.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.06

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