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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.84, 2,094.81 and 854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.84, 2,094.81 and 854.85 is: 1,179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.84 : 2,094.81 = 854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.84/2,094.81 = 854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.84x = 2,094.81 × 854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.84x = 1,790,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,757.79/1,517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.81

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