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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.61, 2,086.03 and 848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.61, 2,086.03 and 848.47 is: 1,170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.61 : 2,086.03 = 848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.61/2,086.03 = 848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.61x = 2,086.03 × 848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.61x = 1,769,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,933.87/1,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.89

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