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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.71, 1,622.61 and 534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.71, 1,622.61 and 534.33 is: 801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.71 : 1,622.61 = 534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.71/1,622.61 = 534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.71x = 1,622.61 × 534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.71x = 867,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,009.20/1,081.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.52

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