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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.34, 2,299.38 and 920.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.34, 2,299.38 and 920.33 is: 1,269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.34 : 2,299.38 = 920.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.34/2,299.38 = 920.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.34x = 2,299.38 × 920.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.34x = 2,116,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,176.90/1,666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.96

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