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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.17, 2,085.49 and 847.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.17, 2,085.49 and 847.97 is: 1,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.17 : 2,085.49 = 847.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.17/2,085.49 = 847.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.17x = 2,085.49 × 847.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.17x = 1,768,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,432.96/1,511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.24

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