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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.36, 1,888.95 and 845.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.36, 1,888.95 and 845.02 is: 1,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.36 : 1,888.95 = 845.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.36/1,888.95 = 845.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.36x = 1,888.95 × 845.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.36x = 1,596,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,200.53/1,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.65

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