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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.81, 2,302.97 and 970.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.81, 2,302.97 and 970.19 is: 1,338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.81 : 2,302.97 = 970.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.81/2,302.97 = 970.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.81x = 2,302.97 × 970.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.81x = 2,234,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,318.46/1,668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.87

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