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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.42, 2,301.02 and 921.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.42, 2,301.02 and 921.43 is: 1,271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.42 : 2,301.02 = 921.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.42/2,301.02 = 921.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.42x = 2,301.02 × 921.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.42x = 2,120,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,222.82/1,667.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.56

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