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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.42, 1,890.24 and 845.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.42, 1,890.24 and 845.54 is: 1,166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.42 : 1,890.24 = 845.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.42/1,890.24 = 845.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.42x = 1,890.24 × 845.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.42x = 1,598,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,273.53/1,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.27

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