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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.96, 2,303.19 and 922.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.96, 2,303.19 and 922.98 is: 1,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.96 : 2,303.19 = 922.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.96/2,303.19 = 922.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.96x = 2,303.19 × 922.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.96x = 2,125,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,806.94/1,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.73

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