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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.67, 1,890.99 and 839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.67, 1,890.99 and 839.12 is: 1,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.67 : 1,890.99 = 839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.67/1,890.99 = 839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.67x = 1,890.99 × 839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.67x = 1,586,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,767.53/1,370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.66

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