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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.82, 2,087.56 and 849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.82, 2,087.56 and 849.58 is: 1,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.82 : 2,087.56 = 849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.82/2,087.56 = 849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.82x = 2,087.56 × 849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.82x = 1,773,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,549.22/1,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.35

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