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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.16, 2,084.88 and 847.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.16, 2,084.88 and 847.92 is: 1,169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.16 : 2,084.88 = 847.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.16/2,084.88 = 847.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.16x = 2,084.88 × 847.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.16x = 1,767,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,811.45/1,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.84

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