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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.28, 2,079.92 and 844.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.28, 2,079.92 and 844.11 is: 1,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.28 : 2,079.92 = 844.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.28/2,079.92 = 844.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.28x = 2,079.92 × 844.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.28x = 1,755,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,683.38/1,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.81

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