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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.39, 2,300.96 and 921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.39, 2,300.96 and 921.34 is: 1,271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.39 : 2,300.96 = 921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.39/2,300.96 = 921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.39x = 2,300.96 × 921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.39x = 2,119,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,966.48/1,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.43

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