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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.90, 1,623.03 and 533.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.90, 1,623.03 and 533.98 is: 801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.90 : 1,623.03 = 533.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.90/1,623.03 = 533.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.90x = 1,623.03 × 533.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.90x = 866,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,665.56/1,081.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.06

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