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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.35, 2,300.82 and 921.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.35, 2,300.82 and 921.29 is: 1,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.35 : 2,300.82 = 921.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.35/2,300.82 = 921.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.35x = 2,300.82 × 921.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.35x = 2,119,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,722.46/1,667.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.32

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