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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.81, 2,086.39 and 848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.81, 2,086.39 and 848.70 is: 1,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.81 : 2,086.39 = 848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.81/2,086.39 = 848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.81x = 2,086.39 × 848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.81x = 1,770,719.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,719.19/1,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.26

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