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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.30, 1,890.12 and 845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.30, 1,890.12 and 845.50 is: 1,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.30 : 1,890.12 = 845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.30/1,890.12 = 845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.30x = 1,890.12 × 845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.30x = 1,598,096.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,096.46/1,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.09

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