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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.52, 1,622.13 and 561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.52, 1,622.13 and 561.23 is: 841.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.52 : 1,622.13 = 561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.52/1,622.13 = 561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.52x = 1,622.13 × 561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.52x = 910,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,379.91/1,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.76

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