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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.08, 2,302.32 and 969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.08, 2,302.32 and 969.56 is: 1,338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.08 : 2,302.32 = 969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.08/2,302.32 = 969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.08x = 2,302.32 × 969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.08x = 2,232,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,237.38/1,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.21

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