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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.68, 2,302.81 and 922.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.68, 2,302.81 and 922.63 is: 1,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.68 : 2,302.81 = 922.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.68/2,302.81 = 922.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.68x = 2,302.81 × 922.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.68x = 2,124,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,633.53/1,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.24

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