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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.63, 2,087.42 and 849.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.63, 2,087.42 and 849.47 is: 1,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.63 : 2,087.42 = 849.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.63/2,087.42 = 849.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.63x = 2,087.42 × 849.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.63x = 1,773,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,185.98/1,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.25

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