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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.52, 2,302.70 and 922.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.52, 2,302.70 and 922.55 is: 1,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.52 : 2,302.70 = 922.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.52/2,302.70 = 922.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.52x = 2,302.70 × 922.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.52x = 2,124,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,355.89/1,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.20

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