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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.71, 2,087.17 and 849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.71, 2,087.17 and 849.39 is: 1,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.71 : 2,087.17 = 849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.71/2,087.17 = 849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.71x = 2,087.17 × 849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.71x = 1,772,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,811.38/1,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.94

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