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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.38, 2,079.72 and 844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.38, 2,079.72 and 844.14 is: 1,164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.38 : 2,079.72 = 844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.38/2,079.72 = 844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.38x = 2,079.72 × 844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.38x = 1,755,574.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,574.84/1,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.65

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