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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.85, 2,087.63 and 849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.85, 2,087.63 and 849.76 is: 1,172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.85 : 2,087.63 = 849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.85/2,087.63 = 849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.85x = 2,087.63 × 849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.85x = 1,773,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,980.22/1,512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.61

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