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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.53, 2,303.96 and 923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.53, 2,303.96 and 923.50 is: 1,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.53 : 2,303.96 = 923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.53/2,303.96 = 923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.53x = 2,303.96 × 923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.53x = 2,127,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,690.92/1,669.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.43

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