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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.93, 2,085.17 and 847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.93, 2,085.17 and 847.84 is: 1,170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.93 : 2,085.17 = 847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.93/2,085.17 = 847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.93x = 2,085.17 × 847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.93x = 1,767,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,893.24/1,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.07

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