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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.04, 2,085.36 and 847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.04, 2,085.36 and 847.98 is: 1,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.04 : 2,085.36 = 847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.04/2,085.36 = 847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.04x = 2,085.36 × 847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.04x = 1,768,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,343.57/1,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.28

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