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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.85, 1,623.21 and 534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.85, 1,623.21 and 534.03 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.85 : 1,623.21 = 534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.85/1,623.21 = 534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.85x = 1,623.21 × 534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.85x = 866,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,842.84/1,081.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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