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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.41, 2,087.16 and 849.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.41, 2,087.16 and 849.31 is: 1,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.41 : 2,087.16 = 849.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.41/2,087.16 = 849.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.41x = 2,087.16 × 849.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.41x = 1,772,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,645.86/1,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.07

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