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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.52, 2,080.29 and 844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.52, 2,080.29 and 844.25 is: 1,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.52 : 2,080.29 = 844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.52/2,080.29 = 844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.52x = 2,080.29 × 844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.52x = 1,756,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,274.43/1,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.01

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