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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.54, 2,084.32 and 847.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.54, 2,084.32 and 847.42 is: 1,169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.54 : 2,084.32 = 847.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.54/2,084.32 = 847.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.54x = 2,084.32 × 847.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.54x = 1,766,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,294.45/1,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.31

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