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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.58, 2,085.72 and 848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.58, 2,085.72 and 848.34 is: 1,170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.58 : 2,085.72 = 848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.58/2,085.72 = 848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.58x = 2,085.72 × 848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.58x = 1,769,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,399.70/1,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.56

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