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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.65, 2,087.44 and 840.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.65, 2,087.44 and 840.51 is: 1,159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.65 : 2,087.44 = 840.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.65/2,087.44 = 840.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.65x = 2,087.44 × 840.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.65x = 1,754,512.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,512.09/1,512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.89

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