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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.45, 2,085.84 and 848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.45, 2,085.84 and 848.33 is: 1,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.45 : 2,085.84 = 848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.45/2,085.84 = 848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.45x = 2,085.84 × 848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.45x = 1,769,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,470.22/1,511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.71

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