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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.42, 2,087.19 and 849.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.42, 2,087.19 and 849.27 is: 1,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.42 : 2,087.19 = 849.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.42/2,087.19 = 849.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.42x = 2,087.19 × 849.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.42x = 1,772,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,587.85/1,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.02

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