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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.53, 2,087.20 and 849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.53, 2,087.20 and 849.34 is: 1,172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.53 : 2,087.20 = 849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.53/2,087.20 = 849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.53x = 2,087.20 × 849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.53x = 1,772,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,742.45/1,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.04

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