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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.69, 2,080.51 and 844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.69, 2,080.51 and 844.60 is: 1,165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.69 : 2,080.51 = 844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.69/2,080.51 = 844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.69x = 2,080.51 × 844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.69x = 1,757,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,198.75/1,507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.49

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