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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.90, 1,890.67 and 839.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.90, 1,890.67 and 839.11 is: 1,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.90 : 1,890.67 = 839.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.90/1,890.67 = 839.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.90x = 1,890.67 × 839.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.90x = 1,586,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,480.10/1,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.10

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