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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.49, 2,085.80 and 848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.49, 2,085.80 and 848.38 is: 1,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.49 : 2,085.80 = 848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.49/2,085.80 = 848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.49x = 2,085.80 × 848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.49x = 1,769,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,551.00/1,511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.73

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