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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.52, 2,080.33 and 844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.52, 2,080.33 and 844.33 is: 1,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.52 : 2,080.33 = 844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.52/2,080.33 = 844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.52x = 2,080.33 × 844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.52x = 1,756,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,485.03/1,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.15

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