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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.34, 2,085.42 and 848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.34, 2,085.42 and 848.10 is: 1,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.34 : 2,085.42 = 848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.34/2,085.42 = 848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.34x = 2,085.42 × 848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.34x = 1,768,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,644.70/1,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.25

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