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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.90, 1,890.93 and 846.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.90, 1,890.93 and 846.26 is: 1,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.90 : 1,890.93 = 846.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.90/1,890.93 = 846.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.90x = 1,890.93 × 846.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.90x = 1,600,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,218.42/1,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.28

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