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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.01, 2,299.07 and 920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.01, 2,299.07 and 920 is: 1,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.01 : 2,299.07 = 920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.01/2,299.07 = 920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.01x = 2,299.07 × 920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.01x = 2,115,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,144.40/1,666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.59

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