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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.48, 1,889.76 and 845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.48, 1,889.76 and 845.68 is: 1,166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.48 : 1,889.76 = 845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.48/1,889.76 = 845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.48x = 1,889.76 × 845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.48x = 1,598,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,132.24/1,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.96

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