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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.55, 2,301.18 and 968.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.55, 2,301.18 and 968.91 is: 1,337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.55 : 2,301.18 = 968.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.55/2,301.18 = 968.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.55x = 2,301.18 × 968.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.55x = 2,229,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,636.31/1,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.07

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