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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.14, 2,085.41 and 848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.14, 2,085.41 and 848.04 is: 1,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.14 : 2,085.41 = 848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.14/2,085.41 = 848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.14x = 2,085.41 × 848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.14x = 1,768,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,514.74/1,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.32

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