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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.80, 2,079.72 and 1,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.80, 2,079.72 and 1,383.88 is: 1,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.80 : 2,079.72 = 1,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.80/2,079.72 = 1,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.80x = 2,079.72 × 1,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.80x = 2,878,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,082.91/1,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.80

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