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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.97, 2,303 and 922.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.97, 2,303 and 922.90 is: 1,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.97 : 2,303 = 922.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.97/2,303 = 922.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.97x = 2,303 × 922.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.97x = 2,125,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,438.70/1,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.50

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