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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.43, 1,890.17 and 845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.43, 1,890.17 and 845.16 is: 1,166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.43 : 1,890.17 = 845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.43/1,890.17 = 845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.43x = 1,890.17 × 845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.43x = 1,597,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,487.93/1,369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.54

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