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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.41, 2,303.75 and 923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.41, 2,303.75 and 923.36 is: 1,274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.41 : 2,303.75 = 923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.41/2,303.75 = 923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.41x = 2,303.75 × 923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.41x = 2,127,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,181.39/1,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.21

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