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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.53, 1,622.76 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.53, 1,622.76 and 533.72 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.53 : 1,622.76 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.53/1,622.76 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.53x = 1,622.76 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.53x = 866,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,091.35/1,081.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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