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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.16, 2,299.27 and 920.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.16, 2,299.27 and 920.14 is: 1,269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.16 : 2,299.27 = 920.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.16/2,299.27 = 920.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.16x = 2,299.27 × 920.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.16x = 2,115,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,645.70/1,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.77

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