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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.64, 1,889.54 and 845.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.64, 1,889.54 and 845.48 is: 1,166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.64 : 1,889.54 = 845.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.64/1,889.54 = 845.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.64x = 1,889.54 × 845.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.64x = 1,597,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,568.28/1,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.41

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