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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.71, 2,300.21 and 920.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.71, 2,300.21 and 920.79 is: 1,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.71 : 2,300.21 = 920.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.71/2,300.21 = 920.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.71x = 2,300.21 × 920.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.71x = 2,118,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,005.76/1,666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.77

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