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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.40, 1,621.80 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.40, 1,621.80 and 533.40 is: 799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.40 : 1,621.80 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.40/1,621.80 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.40x = 1,621.80 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.40x = 865,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,068.12/1,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.21

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