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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.06, 2,301.83 and 921.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.06, 2,301.83 and 921.99 is: 1,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.06 : 2,301.83 = 921.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.06/2,301.83 = 921.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.06x = 2,301.83 × 921.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.06x = 2,122,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,259.63/1,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.29

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