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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.45, 2,087.24 and 849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.45, 2,087.24 and 849.15 is: 1,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.45 : 2,087.24 = 849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.45/2,087.24 = 849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.45x = 2,087.24 × 849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.45x = 1,772,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,375.60/1,512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.86

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