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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.33, 2,302.18 and 922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.33, 2,302.18 and 922.28 is: 1,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.33 : 2,302.18 = 922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.33/2,302.18 = 922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.33x = 2,302.18 × 922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.33x = 2,123,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,240.75/1,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.67

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