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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.31, 1,891.13 and 846.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.31, 1,891.13 and 846.38 is: 1,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.31 : 1,891.13 = 846.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.31/1,891.13 = 846.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.31x = 1,891.13 × 846.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.31x = 1,600,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,614.61/1,370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.07

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