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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.89, 2,301.72 and 969.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.89, 2,301.72 and 969.27 is: 1,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.89 : 2,301.72 = 969.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.89/2,301.72 = 969.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.89x = 2,301.72 × 969.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.89x = 2,230,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,971.79/1,667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.60

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