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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.74, 2,302.67 and 922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.74, 2,302.67 and 922.70 is: 1,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.74 : 2,302.67 = 922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.74/2,302.67 = 922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.74x = 2,302.67 × 922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.74x = 2,124,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,669.00/1,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.22

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