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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.80, 2,302.88 and 922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.80, 2,302.88 and 922.74 is: 1,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.80 : 2,302.88 = 922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.80/2,302.88 = 922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.80x = 2,302.88 × 922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.80x = 2,124,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,959.49/1,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.35

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