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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.18, 1,623.77 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.18, 1,623.77 and 534.06 is: 801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.18 : 1,623.77 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.18/1,623.77 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.18x = 1,623.77 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.18x = 867,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,179.82/1,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.33

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