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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.33, 1,620.78 and 533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.33, 1,620.78 and 533.90 is: 800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.33 : 1,620.78 = 533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.33/1,620.78 = 533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.33x = 1,620.78 × 533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.33x = 865,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,336.44/1,081.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.25

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