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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.51, 2,080.12 and 844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.51, 2,080.12 and 844.39 is: 1,165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.51 : 2,080.12 = 844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.51/2,080.12 = 844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.51x = 2,080.12 × 844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.51x = 1,756,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,417.90/1,507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.12

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