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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666, 2,299.08 and 930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666, 2,299.08 and 930 is: 1,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666 : 2,299.08 = 930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666/2,299.08 = 930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666x = 2,299.08 × 930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666x = 2,138,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,144.40/1,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.40

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