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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.59, 2,085.98 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.59, 2,085.98 and 848.44 is: 1,170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.59 : 2,085.98 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.59/2,085.98 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.59x = 2,085.98 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.59x = 1,769,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,828.87/1,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.84

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