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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,622.28 and 533.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,622.28 and 533.31 is: 799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,622.28 = 533.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,622.28 = 533.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,622.28 × 533.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 865,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,178.15/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.36

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