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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.22, 2,296.86 and 1,168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.22, 2,296.86 and 1,168.98 is: 1,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.22 : 2,296.86 = 1,168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.22/2,296.86 = 1,168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.22x = 2,296.86 × 1,168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.22x = 2,684,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,983.40/1,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.46

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