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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.39, 2,084.43 and 847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.39, 2,084.43 and 847.46 is: 1,169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.39 : 2,084.43 = 847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.39/2,084.43 = 847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.39x = 2,084.43 × 847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.39x = 1,766,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,471.05/1,510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.55

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