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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.19, 2,299.17 and 920.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.19, 2,299.17 and 920.06 is: 1,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.19 : 2,299.17 = 920.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.19/2,299.17 = 920.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.19x = 2,299.17 × 920.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.19x = 2,115,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,374.35/1,666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.59

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