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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.32, 2,300.87 and 921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.32, 2,300.87 and 921.26 is: 1,271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.32 : 2,300.87 = 921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.32/2,300.87 = 921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.32x = 2,300.87 × 921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.32x = 2,119,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,707.55/1,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.33

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