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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.32, 2,299.41 and 920.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.32, 2,299.41 and 920.13 is: 1,269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.32 : 2,299.41 = 920.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.32/2,299.41 = 920.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.32x = 2,299.41 × 920.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.32x = 2,115,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,756.12/1,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.72

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