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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.58, 2,301.30 and 921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.58, 2,301.30 and 921.60 is: 1,271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.58 : 2,301.30 = 921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.58/2,301.30 = 921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.58x = 2,301.30 × 921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.58x = 2,120,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,878.08/1,667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.83

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