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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.61, 2,301.30 and 921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.61, 2,301.30 and 921.56 is: 1,271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.61 : 2,301.30 = 921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.61/2,301.30 = 921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.61x = 2,301.30 × 921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.61x = 2,120,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,774.52/1,667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.74

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