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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.32, 2,303.70 and 923.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.32, 2,303.70 and 923.34 is: 1,274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.32 : 2,303.70 = 923.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.32/2,303.70 = 923.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.32x = 2,303.70 × 923.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.32x = 2,127,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,098.36/1,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.23

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