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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.36, 2,086.84 and 849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.36, 2,086.84 and 849.09 is: 1,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.36 : 2,086.84 = 849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.36/2,086.84 = 849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.36x = 2,086.84 × 849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.36x = 1,771,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,913.89/1,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.62

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