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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.67, 1,891.08 and 811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.67, 1,891.08 and 811.16 is: 1,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.67 : 1,891.08 = 811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.67/1,891.08 = 811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.67x = 1,891.08 × 811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.67x = 1,533,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,959.00/1,370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.13

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