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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.91, 1,891.76 and 846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.91, 1,891.76 and 846.75 is: 1,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.91 : 1,891.76 = 846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.91/1,891.76 = 846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.91x = 1,891.76 × 846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.91x = 1,601,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,843.55/1,370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.45

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