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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.67, 2,080.75 and 844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.67, 2,080.75 and 844.58 is: 1,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.67 : 2,080.75 = 844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.67/2,080.75 = 844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.67x = 2,080.75 × 844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.67x = 1,757,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,362.93/1,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.62

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