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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.90, 1,891.90 and 811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.90, 1,891.90 and 811.68 is: 1,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.90 : 1,891.90 = 811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.90/1,891.90 = 811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.90x = 1,891.90 × 811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.90x = 1,535,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,617.39/1,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.15

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