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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.84, 2,084.96 and 847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.84, 2,084.96 and 847.72 is: 1,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.84 : 2,084.96 = 847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.84/2,084.96 = 847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.84x = 2,084.96 × 847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.84x = 1,767,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,462.29/1,510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.85

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