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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511, 2,085.08 and 838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511, 2,085.08 and 838.80 is: 1,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511 : 2,085.08 = 838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511/2,085.08 = 838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511x = 2,085.08 × 838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511x = 1,748,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,965.10/1,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.49

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