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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.05, 2,079.63 and 843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.05, 2,079.63 and 843.75 is: 1,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.05 : 2,079.63 = 843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.05/2,079.63 = 843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.05x = 2,079.63 × 843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.05x = 1,754,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,687.81/1,507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.32

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