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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.36, 2,084.15 and 847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.36, 2,084.15 and 847.07 is: 1,168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.36 : 2,084.15 = 847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.36/2,084.15 = 847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.36x = 2,084.15 × 847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.36x = 1,765,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,420.45/1,510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.88

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