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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.81, 2,301.59 and 969.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.81, 2,301.59 and 969.19 is: 1,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.81 : 2,301.59 = 969.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.81/2,301.59 = 969.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.81x = 2,301.59 × 969.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.81x = 2,230,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,674.68/1,667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.49

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