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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.27, 2,086.77 and 849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.27, 2,086.77 and 849.20 is: 1,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.27 : 2,086.77 = 849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.27/2,086.77 = 849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.27x = 2,086.77 × 849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.27x = 1,772,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,074.65/1,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.80

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