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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.02, 1,891.14 and 846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.02, 1,891.14 and 846.50 is: 1,167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.02 : 1,891.14 = 846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.02/1,891.14 = 846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.02x = 1,891.14 × 846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.02x = 1,600,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,850.01/1,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.63

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