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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.71, 1,890.77 and 839.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.71, 1,890.77 and 839.83 is: 1,158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.71 : 1,890.77 = 839.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.71/1,890.77 = 839.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.71x = 1,890.77 × 839.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.71x = 1,587,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,925.01/1,370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.47

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