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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.43, 2,084.09 and 847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.43, 2,084.09 and 847.26 is: 1,169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.43 : 2,084.09 = 847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.43/2,084.09 = 847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.43x = 2,084.09 × 847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.43x = 1,765,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,761.86/1,510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.05

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