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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.46, 1,622.42 and 533.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.46, 1,622.42 and 533.00 is: 799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.46 : 1,622.42 = 533.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.46/1,622.42 = 533.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.46x = 1,622.42 × 533.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.46x = 864,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,753.25/1,081.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.61

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