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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.65, 2,087.25 and 849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.65, 2,087.25 and 849.53 is: 1,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.65 : 2,087.25 = 849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.65/2,087.25 = 849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.65x = 2,087.25 × 849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.65x = 1,773,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,181.49/1,512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.24

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