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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370, 1,891.08 and 846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370, 1,891.08 and 846.80 is: 1,168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370 : 1,891.08 = 846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370/1,891.08 = 846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370x = 1,891.08 × 846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370x = 1,601,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,366.54/1,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.88

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