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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.55, 2,301.18 and 921.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.55, 2,301.18 and 921.51 is: 1,271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.55 : 2,301.18 = 921.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.55/2,301.18 = 921.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.55x = 2,301.18 × 921.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.55x = 2,120,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,560.38/1,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.66

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