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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.83, 2,304.36 and 923.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.83, 2,304.36 and 923.82 is: 1,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.83 : 2,304.36 = 923.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.83/2,304.36 = 923.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.83x = 2,304.36 × 923.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.83x = 2,128,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,813.86/1,669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.87

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