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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.59, 2,302.94 and 970.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.59, 2,302.94 and 970.37 is: 1,339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.59 : 2,302.94 = 970.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.59/2,302.94 = 970.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.59x = 2,302.94 × 970.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.59x = 2,234,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,703.89/1,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.28

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