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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.95, 2,094.87 and 854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.95, 2,094.87 and 854.74 is: 1,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.95 : 2,094.87 = 854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.95/2,094.87 = 854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.95x = 2,094.87 × 854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.95x = 1,790,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,569.18/1,517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.60

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