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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.79, 1,890.14 and 846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.79, 1,890.14 and 846.32 is: 1,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.79 : 1,890.14 = 846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.79/1,890.14 = 846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.79x = 1,890.14 × 846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.79x = 1,599,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,649.60/1,370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.95

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