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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.85, 2,087.94 and 849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.85, 2,087.94 and 849.74 is: 1,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.85 : 2,087.94 = 849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.85/2,087.94 = 849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.85x = 2,087.94 × 849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.85x = 1,774,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,206.14/1,512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.76

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