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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.61, 2,302.56 and 922.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.61, 2,302.56 and 922.53 is: 1,273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.61 : 2,302.56 = 922.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.61/2,302.56 = 922.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.61x = 2,302.56 × 922.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.61x = 2,124,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,180.68/1,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.02

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