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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.29, 2,086.72 and 848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.29, 2,086.72 and 848.90 is: 1,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.29 : 2,086.72 = 848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.29/2,086.72 = 848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.29x = 2,086.72 × 848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.29x = 1,771,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,416.61/1,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.35

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