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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.79, 2,083.55 and 846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.79, 2,083.55 and 846.64 is: 1,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.79 : 2,083.55 = 846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.79/2,083.55 = 846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.79x = 2,083.55 × 846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.79x = 1,764,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,016.77/1,509.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.39

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