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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.28, 2,084.31 and 847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.28, 2,084.31 and 847.18 is: 1,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.28 : 2,084.31 = 847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.28/2,084.31 = 847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.28x = 2,084.31 × 847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.28x = 1,765,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,784.00/1,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.17

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