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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.64, 2,080.76 and 844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.64, 2,080.76 and 844.56 is: 1,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.64 : 2,080.76 = 844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.64/2,080.76 = 844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.64x = 2,080.76 × 844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.64x = 1,757,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,322.44/1,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.62

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