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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.64, 2,080.59 and 844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.64, 2,080.59 and 844.34 is: 1,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.64 : 2,080.59 = 844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.64/2,080.59 = 844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.64x = 2,080.59 × 844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.64x = 1,756,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,725.36/1,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.22

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