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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.12, 1,624.20 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.12, 1,624.20 and 534.66 is: 802.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.12 : 1,624.20 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.12/1,624.20 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.12x = 1,624.20 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.12x = 868,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,394.77/1,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.49

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