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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.88, 2,302.83 and 996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.88, 2,302.83 and 996.67 is: 1,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.88 : 2,302.83 = 996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.88/2,302.83 = 996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.88x = 2,302.83 × 996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.88x = 2,295,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,161.58/1,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.27

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