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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.49, 1,622.50 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.49, 1,622.50 and 533.52 is: 799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.49 : 1,622.50 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.49/1,622.50 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.49x = 1,622.50 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.49x = 865,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,636.20/1,082.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.67

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