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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.66, 2,301.32 and 921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.66, 2,301.32 and 921.68 is: 1,271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.66 : 2,301.32 = 921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.66/2,301.32 = 921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.66x = 2,301.32 × 921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.66x = 2,121,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,080.62/1,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.89

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