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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.16, 1,891.44 and 846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.16, 1,891.44 and 846.48 is: 1,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.16 : 1,891.44 = 846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.16/1,891.44 = 846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.16x = 1,891.44 × 846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.16x = 1,601,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,066.13/1,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.52

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