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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.80, 1,891.68 and 846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.80, 1,891.68 and 846.68 is: 1,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.80 : 1,891.68 = 846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.80/1,891.68 = 846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.80x = 1,891.68 × 846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.80x = 1,601,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,647.62/1,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.40

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