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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.67, 2,302.91 and 970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.67, 2,302.91 and 970 is: 1,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.67 : 2,302.91 = 970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.67/2,302.91 = 970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.67x = 2,302.91 × 970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.67x = 2,233,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,822.70/1,668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.68

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