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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.08, 2,083.80 and 846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.08, 2,083.80 and 846.82 is: 1,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.08 : 2,083.80 = 846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.08/2,083.80 = 846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.08x = 2,083.80 × 846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.08x = 1,764,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,603.52/1,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.55

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