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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.69, 2,299.88 and 920.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.69, 2,299.88 and 920.52 is: 1,270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.69 : 2,299.88 = 920.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.69/2,299.88 = 920.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.69x = 2,299.88 × 920.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.69x = 2,117,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,087.84/1,666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.24

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