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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.39, 2,085.74 and 848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.39, 2,085.74 and 848.20 is: 1,170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.39 : 2,085.74 = 848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.39/2,085.74 = 848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.39x = 2,085.74 × 848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.39x = 1,769,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,124.67/1,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.53

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