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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.98, 1,622.16 and 561.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.98, 1,622.16 and 561.29 is: 841.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.98 : 1,622.16 = 561.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.98/1,622.16 = 561.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.98x = 1,622.16 × 561.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.98x = 910,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,494.08/1,081.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.51

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