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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.67, 1,624.44 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.67, 1,624.44 and 534.84 is: 802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.67 : 1,624.44 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.67/1,624.44 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.67x = 1,624.44 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.67x = 868,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,815.49/1,082.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.47

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