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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.86, 2,087.74 and 840.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.86, 2,087.74 and 840.66 is: 1,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.86 : 2,087.74 = 840.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.86/2,087.74 = 840.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.86x = 2,087.74 × 840.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.86x = 1,755,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,080.36/1,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.11

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