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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.42, 2,084.45 and 838.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.42, 2,084.45 and 838.21 is: 1,156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.42 : 2,084.45 = 838.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.42/2,084.45 = 838.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.42x = 2,084.45 × 838.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.42x = 1,747,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,202.64/1,510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.77

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