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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.25, 1,891.08 and 846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.25, 1,891.08 and 846.45 is: 1,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.25 : 1,891.08 = 846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.25/1,891.08 = 846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.25x = 1,891.08 × 846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.25x = 1,600,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,704.67/1,370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.18

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