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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.65, 2,080.65 and 844.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.65, 2,080.65 and 844.62 is: 1,165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.65 : 2,080.65 = 844.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.65/2,080.65 = 844.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.65x = 2,080.65 × 844.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.65x = 1,757,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,358.60/1,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.63

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