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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.29, 1,621.59 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.29, 1,621.59 and 533.85 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.29 : 1,621.59 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.29/1,621.59 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.29x = 1,621.59 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.29x = 865,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,685.82/1,081.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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