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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.41, 1,622.03 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.41, 1,622.03 and 534.98 is: 801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.41 : 1,622.03 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.41/1,622.03 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.41x = 1,622.03 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.41x = 867,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,750.43/1,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.68

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