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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.59, 2,302.66 and 922.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.59, 2,302.66 and 922.55 is: 1,273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.59 : 2,302.66 = 922.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.59/2,302.66 = 922.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.59x = 2,302.66 × 922.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.59x = 2,124,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,318.98/1,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.12

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