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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.66, 2,084.65 and 847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.66, 2,084.65 and 847.73 is: 1,169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.66 : 2,084.65 = 847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.66/2,084.65 = 847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.66x = 2,084.65 × 847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.66x = 1,767,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,220.34/1,510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.83

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