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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.62, 1,621.08 and 534.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.62, 1,621.08 and 534.47 is: 801.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.62 : 1,621.08 = 534.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.62/1,621.08 = 534.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.62x = 1,621.08 × 534.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.62x = 866,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,410.52/1,081.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.03

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