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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.47, 2,303.85 and 923.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.47, 2,303.85 and 923.45 is: 1,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.47 : 2,303.85 = 923.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.47/2,303.85 = 923.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.47x = 2,303.85 × 923.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.47x = 2,127,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,478.76/1,669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.34

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