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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.76, 2,084.85 and 847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.76, 2,084.85 and 847.59 is: 1,169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.76 : 2,084.85 = 847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.76/2,084.85 = 847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.76x = 2,084.85 × 847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.76x = 1,767,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,098.01/1,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.68

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