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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.84, 2,087.45 and 849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.84, 2,087.45 and 849.72 is: 1,172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.84 : 2,087.45 = 849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.84/2,087.45 = 849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.84x = 2,087.45 × 849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.84x = 1,773,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,748.01/1,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.46

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