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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.81, 1,890.44 and 845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.81, 1,890.44 and 845.88 is: 1,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.81 : 1,890.44 = 845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.81/1,890.44 = 845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.81x = 1,890.44 × 845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.81x = 1,599,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,085.39/1,369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.38

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