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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.80, 2,085.97 and 848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.80, 2,085.97 and 848.59 is: 1,170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.80 : 2,085.97 = 848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.80/2,085.97 = 848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.80x = 2,085.97 × 848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.80x = 1,770,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,118.61/1,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.87

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