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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.80, 1,889.71 and 846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.80, 1,889.71 and 846.13 is: 1,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.80 : 1,889.71 = 846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.80/1,889.71 = 846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.80x = 1,889.71 × 846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.80x = 1,598,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,940.32/1,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.28

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