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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.46, 1,893.04 and 1,164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.46, 1,893.04 and 1,164.02 is: 1,605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.46 : 1,893.04 = 1,164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.46/1,893.04 = 1,164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.46x = 1,893.04 × 1,164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.46x = 2,203,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,524.05/1,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.53

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