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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.14, 2,086.87 and 849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.14, 2,086.87 and 849.05 is: 1,171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.14 : 2,086.87 = 849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.14/2,086.87 = 849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.14x = 2,086.87 × 849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.14x = 1,771,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,856.97/1,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.75

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