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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.44, 2,302.33 and 922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.44, 2,302.33 and 922.40 is: 1,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.44 : 2,302.33 = 922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.44/2,302.33 = 922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.44x = 2,302.33 × 922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.44x = 2,123,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,669.19/1,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.85

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