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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.69, 2,301.26 and 921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.69, 2,301.26 and 921.52 is: 1,271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.69 : 2,301.26 = 921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.69/2,301.26 = 921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.69x = 2,301.26 × 921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.69x = 2,120,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,657.12/1,667.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.61

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