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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.55, 2,084.51 and 847.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.55, 2,084.51 and 847.43 is: 1,169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.55 : 2,084.51 = 847.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.55/2,084.51 = 847.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.55x = 2,084.51 × 847.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.55x = 1,766,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,472.07/1,510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.42

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