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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.31, 2,299.50 and 920.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.31, 2,299.50 and 920.21 is: 1,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.31 : 2,299.50 = 920.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.31/2,299.50 = 920.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.31x = 2,299.50 × 920.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.31x = 2,116,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,011.40/1,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.88

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