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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.94, 2,300.28 and 920.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.94, 2,300.28 and 920.78 is: 1,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.94 : 2,300.28 = 920.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.94/2,300.28 = 920.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.94x = 2,300.28 × 920.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.94x = 2,118,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,051.82/1,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.62

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