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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.45, 2,302.40 and 922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.45, 2,302.40 and 922.42 is: 1,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.45 : 2,302.40 = 922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.45/2,302.40 = 922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.45x = 2,302.40 × 922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.45x = 2,123,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,763.68/1,668.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.90

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