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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.14, 2,302.16 and 960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.14, 2,302.16 and 960.21 is: 1,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.14 : 2,302.16 = 960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.14/2,302.16 = 960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.14x = 2,302.16 × 960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.14x = 2,210,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,557.05/1,668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.16

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